CVE-2023-35140
Zyxel GS1900-24EP Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
The improper privilege management vulnerability in the Zyxel GS1900-24EP switch firmware version V2.70(ABTO.5) could allow an authenticated local user with read-only access to modify system settings on a vulnerable device.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 7, 2023, 5:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 14, 2023, 6:27 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Affected Products
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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-2023-35140.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-gs1900-series-switches | Not Applicable Vendor Advisory |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 14, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-gs1900-series-switches No Types Assigned https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-gs1900-series-switches Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-48hpv2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(abtq.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-48hpv2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-48_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(aahn.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-48:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-24hpv2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(abtp.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-24hpv2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-24ep_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(abto.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-24ep:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-24e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(aahk.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-24e:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-24_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(aahl.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-24:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-16_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(aahj.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-16:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-10hp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(aazi.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-10hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-8hp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(aahi.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-8hp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:gs1900-8_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 2.70\(aahh.5\) OR cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:gs1900-8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The improper privilege management vulnerability in the Zyxel GS1900-24EP switch firmware version V2.70(ABTO.5) could allow an authenticated local user with read-only access to modify system settings on a vulnerable device. Added Reference Zyxel Corporation https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-gs1900-series-switches [No types assigned] Added CWE Zyxel Corporation CWE-269 Added CVSS V3.1 Zyxel Corporation AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-35140 is
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Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.04 }} 0.00%
score
0.05723
percentile