Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2023-49897 |
CWE-ID | CWE-78 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software |
AE1021PE Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc AE1021 Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
Vendor | FXC |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU83901
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49897
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user on the local network can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild by the Mirai-based botnet named InfectedSlurs.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAE1021PE: 2.0.9
AE1021: 2.0.9
CPE2.3http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92152057/index.html
http://www.fxc.jp/news/20231206
http://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/zero-day-vulnerability-spreading-mirai-patched
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.