Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute arbitrary commands as root.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Peplink | Balance Two Firmware | < 8.4.0 |
| Peplink | Balance Two | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.synacktiv.com/publications%253Ffield_tags_target_id%253D4Third Party Advisory
- https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/synacktiv-peplink-multipleExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.synacktiv.com/publications%253Ffield_tags_target_id%253D4Third Party Advisory
- https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/synacktiv-peplink-multipleExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-49228?
CVE-2023-49228 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute ...
How severe is CVE-2023-49228?
CVE-2023-49228 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-49228?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Peplink Balance Two Firmware, Peplink Balance Two.