OS Command Injection in AE1021PE and AE1021 - CVE-2023-49897
Published: December 6, 2023 / Updated: December 18, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83901
CSH Severity: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
AE1021PE
AE1021
AE1021PE
AE1021
Software vendor:
FXC
FXC
Description
The 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.