8.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-49254
QNAP Network Test Tools Root Command Executionuttle
Description

Authenticated user can execute arbitrary commands in the context of the root user by providing payload in the "destination" field of the network test tools. This is similar to the vulnerability CVE-2021-28151 mitigated on the user interface level by blacklisting characters with JavaScript, however, it can still be exploited by sending POST requests directly.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 12, 2024, 3:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 8:33 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-49254 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 Hongdian h8951-4g-esp_firmware
2 Hongdian h8951-4g-esp
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-2023-49254.

URL Resource
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ Third Party Advisory

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  • cert.pl
Vulnerabilities in Hongdian Router H8951-4G-ESP software

CVE ID CVE-2023-49253 Publication date 12 January 2024 Vendor Hongdian Product H8951-4G-ESP Vulnerable versions before build 2310271149 Vulnerability type (CWE) Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798) ... Read more

Published Date: Jan 12, 2024 (10 months, 3 weeks ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-49254 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 https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/
    Added Reference https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

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

    Jan. 18, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ No Types Assigned https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ No Types Assigned https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-78
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:hongdian:h8951-4g-esp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2310271149 OR cpe:2.3:h:hongdian:h8951-4g-esp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jan. 12, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Authenticated user can execute arbitrary commands in the context of the root user by providing payload in the "destination" field of the network test tools. This is similar to the vulnerability CVE-2021-28151 mitigated on the user interface level by blacklisting characters with JavaScript, however, it can still be exploited by sending POST requests directly.
    Added Reference CERT.PL https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ [No types assigned]
    Added Reference CERT.PL https://cert.pl/posts/2024/01/CVE-2023-49253/ [No types assigned]
    Added CWE CERT.PL CWE-78
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-2023-49254 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.

0.05 }} 0.00%

score

0.21716

percentile

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