7.2
HIGH
CVE-2022-43971
Linksys WUMC710 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

An arbitrary code exection vulnerability exists in Linksys WUMC710 Wireless-AC Universal Media Connector with firmware <= 1.0.02 (build3). The do_setNTP function within the httpd binary uses unvalidated user input in the construction of a system command. An authenticated attacker with administrator privileges can leverage this vulnerability over the network via a malicious GET or POST request to /setNTP.cgi to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux operating system as root.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 9, 2023, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Jan. 13, 2023, 4:55 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.2
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2022-43971 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linksys wumc710_firmware
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2022-43971.

URL Resource
https://youtu.be/73-1lhvJPNg Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://youtu.be/RfWVYCUBNZ0 Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://youtu.be/TeWAmZaKQ_w Exploit Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2022-43971 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 13, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://youtu.be/73-1lhvJPNg No Types Assigned https://youtu.be/73-1lhvJPNg Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://youtu.be/RfWVYCUBNZ0 No Types Assigned https://youtu.be/RfWVYCUBNZ0 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://youtu.be/TeWAmZaKQ_w No Types Assigned https://youtu.be/TeWAmZaKQ_w Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-78
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:linksys:wumc710_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.0.02 *cpe:2.3:o:linksys:wumc710_firmware:1.0.02:-:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linksys:wumc710_firmware:1.0.02:build3:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:h:linksys:wumc710:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-43971 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.76 }} 0.17%

score

0.81591

percentile

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