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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2023-50921

An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers can invoke the add_user interface in the system module to gain root privileges. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4....

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers can invoke the add_user interface in the system module to gain root privileges. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4.6, MT3000 4.4.6, MT2500 4.4.6, MT6000 4.5.0, MT1300 4.3.7, MT300N-V2 4.3.7, AR750S 4.3.7, AR750 4.3.7, AR300M 4.3.7, and B1300 4.3.7.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Gl-InetGl-Mt1300 Firmware4.3.7
Gl-InetGl-Mt1300-
Gl-InetGl-Mt300N-V2 Firmware4.3.7
Gl-InetGl-Mt300N-V2-
Gl-InetGl-Ar750S Firmware4.3.7
Gl-InetGl-Ar750S-
Gl-InetGl-Ar750 Firmware4.3.7
Gl-InetGl-Ar750-
Gl-InetGl-Ar300M Firmware4.3.7
Gl-InetGl-Ar300M-
Gl-InetGl-B1300 Firmware4.3.7
Gl-InetGl-B1300-
Gl-InetGl-Mt6000 Firmware4.5.0
Gl-InetGl-Mt6000-
Gl-InetGl-A1300 Firmware4.4.6
Gl-InetGl-A1300-
Gl-InetGl-Ax1800 Firmware4.4.6
Gl-InetGl-Ax1800-
Gl-InetGl-Axt1800 Firmware4.4.6
Gl-InetGl-Axt1800-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-50921?

CVE-2023-50921 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers can invoke the add_user interface in the system module to gain root privileges. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4....

How severe is CVE-2023-50921?

CVE-2023-50921 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50921?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gl-Inet Gl-Mt1300 Firmware, Gl-Inet Gl-Mt1300, Gl-Inet Gl-Mt300N-V2 Firmware, Gl-Inet Gl-Mt300N-V2, Gl-Inet Gl-Ar750S Firmware.