#VU109933 OS Command Injection in RT-AX55 - CVE-2023-39780


Vulnerability identifier: #VU109933

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.7 [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-2023-39780

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
RT-AX55
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Asus

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "qos_bw_rulelist" parameter in /start_apply.htm. A remote user 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

RT-AX55: 3.0.0.4.386.51598


External links
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/1/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/1/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/2/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/2/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/3/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/3/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/4/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/4/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/5/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/5/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/6/EN.md
https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/asus/CVE-2023-39780/6/EN.md


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.


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