Known Exploited Vulnerability
8.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-1389
TP-Link Archer AX-21 Command Injection Vulnerabili - [Actively Exploited]
Description

TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) firmware versions before 1.1.4 Build 20230219 contained a command injection vulnerability in the country form of the /cgi-bin/luci;stok=/locale endpoint on the web management interface. Specifically, the country parameter of the write operation was not sanitized before being used in a call to popen(), allowing an unauthenticated attacker to inject commands, which would be run as root, with a simple POST request.

INFO

Published Date :

March 15, 2023, 11:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 7:39 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

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Description :

TP-Link Archer AX-21 contains a command injection vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Required Action :

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes :

https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/archer-ax21/v3/#Firmware; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1389

Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-1389 has a 9 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-1389 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 Tp-link archer_ax21_firmware
2 Tp-link archer_ax21
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-2023-1389.

URL Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174131/TP-Link-Archer-AX21-Command-Injection.html Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-11 Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174131/TP-Link-Archer-AX21-Command-Injection.html Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-11 Exploit Third Party Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Fog of War Listener - a network traffic inspection and injection tool.

Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago
2 stars 1 fork 1 watcher
Born at : July 29, 2024, 6:33 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

Slides and other reference material for RVASec 2024 presentation

Updated: 5 months, 1 week ago
4 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : May 31, 2024, 8:23 p.m. This repo has been linked 5 different CVEs too.

nuclei templates

Updated: 1 month ago
1 stars 4 fork 4 watcher
Born at : May 8, 2024, 5:41 a.m. This repo has been linked 7 different CVEs too.

nuclei templates, poc/exp

Updated: 4 months ago
30 stars 4 fork 4 watcher
Born at : Feb. 4, 2024, 2:40 a.m. This repo has been linked 7 different CVEs too.

TP-Link Archer AX21 - Unauthenticated Command Injection [Loader]

Go

Updated: 5 months, 3 weeks ago
12 stars 3 fork 3 watcher
Born at : Sept. 9, 2023, 3:53 p.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

None

Python

Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago
8 stars 4 fork 4 watcher
Born at : July 28, 2023, 3:09 a.m. This repo has been linked 1 different CVEs too.

Ostorlab KEV: One-command to detect most remotely known exploitable vulnerabilities. Sourced from CISA KEV, Google's Tsunami, Ostorlab's Asteroid and Bug Bounty programs.

cisa-kev vulnerability 0day cisa exploits

Updated: 2 days, 22 hours ago
546 stars 34 fork 34 watcher
Born at : April 19, 2022, 8:58 a.m. This repo has been linked 1221 different CVEs too.

Tracking interesting Linux (and UNIX) malware. Send PRs

YARA Shell C HTML Python Perl PHP

Updated: 6 days, 12 hours ago
1132 stars 90 fork 90 watcher
Born at : July 20, 2021, 8:44 p.m. This repo has been linked 4 different CVEs too.

📡 PoC auto collect from GitHub. ⚠️ Be careful Malware.

security cve exploit poc vulnerability

Updated: 2 days, 15 hours ago
6560 stars 1141 fork 1141 watcher
Born at : Dec. 8, 2019, 1:03 p.m. This repo has been linked 968 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-1389 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Cybersecurity News
XorBot Botnet Resurfaces with Advanced Evasion and Exploits, Threatens IoT Devices

NSFOCUS has identified a resurgence of the XorBot botnet, a potent threat to Internet of Things (IoT) devices worldwide. First observed in late 2023, XorBot has evolved significantly, introducing adva ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 28, 2024 (1 week ago)
  • The Hacker News
AndroxGh0st Malware Integrates Mozi Botnet to Target IoT and Cloud Services

IoT Security / Vulnerability The threat actors behind the AndroxGh0st malware are now exploiting a broader set of security flaws impacting various internet-facing applications, while also deploying th ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 08, 2024 (3 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • Hackread - Latest Cybersecurity, Tech, Crypto & Hacking News
Androxgh0st Botnet Integrates Mozi, Expands Attacks on IoT Vulnerabilities

CloudSEK reports that the Androxgh0st botnet has integrated with the Mozi botnet and exploits a wide range of vulnerabilities in web applications and IoT devices. Learn about the specific vulnerabilit ... Read more

Published Date: Nov 07, 2024 (3 weeks, 6 days ago)
  • The Hacker News
New Gorilla Botnet Launches Over 300,000 DDoS Attacks Across 100 Countries

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new botnet malware family called Gorilla (aka GorillaBot) that is a variant of the leaked Mirai botnet source code. Cybersecurity firm NSFOCUS, which identi ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 07, 2024 (1 month, 3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
CVE-2024-42815 (CVSS 9.8): Buffer Overflow Flaw in TP-Link Routers Opens Door to RCE

A critical vulnerability has been found in TP-Link RE365 V1_180213 series routers, leaving them susceptible to remote exploitation and potential takeover. Identified as CVE-2024-42815 and carrying a n ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 30, 2024 (3 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Mirai Botnet Exploits Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2024-7029 in AVTECH IP Cameras

Akamai’s Security Intelligence Response Team (SIRT) has discovered a widespread Mirai botnet campaign exploiting a recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7029) in AVTECH IP cameras. The v ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 29, 2024 (3 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Hacking the Hacker: Researcher Found Critical Flaw (CVE-2024-45163) in Mirai Botnet

Image: FortinetSecurity researcher Jacob Masse has exposed a critical vulnerability within the Mirai botnet, the infamous malware that has plagued the Internet of Things (IoT) and server landscapes si ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 26, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Congress Scrutinizes TP-Link Routers Over Cybersecurity Concerns

Two members of Congress have urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate the cybersecurity risks associated with Wi-Fi routers manufactured by the Chinese company TP-Link Technologies, and th ... Read more

Published Date: Aug 21, 2024 (3 months, 2 weeks ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-1389 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 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174131/TP-Link-Archer-AX21-Command-Injection.html
    Added Reference https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-11
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 27, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174131/TP-Link-Archer-AX21-Command-Injection.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174131/TP-Link-Archer-AX21-Command-Injection.html Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed CPE Configuration AND OR cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:archer_ax21:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_ax21_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.1.4 AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_ax21_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.1.4 OR cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:archer_ax21:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 11, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174131/TP-Link-Archer-AX21-Command-Injection.html [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 21, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-11 No Types Assigned https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-11 Exploit, Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-77
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_ax21_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.1.4 OR cpe:2.3:h:tp-link:archer_ax21:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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-2023-1389 is associated with the following CWEs:

Exploit Prediction

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

5.84 }} -0.00%

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0.93578

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