8.1
CWE
77
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-22913: Command Injection

First published: Mon Apr 24 2023(Updated: )

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the “account_operator.cgi” CGI program of Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.35, and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35, which could allow a remote authenticated attacker to modify device configuration data, resulting in denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on an affected device.

Credit: security@zyxel.com.tw

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zyxel USG Flex 100 firmware>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel USG Flex 100 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 100w firmware>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel USG FLEX 100w firmware
Zyxel USG Flex 200HP Firmware>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel USG FLEX 50w
Zyxel USG FLEX 50w>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX 500>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware
Zyxel USG FLEX firmware>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware
Zyxel VPN100>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel Zywall VPN100
Zyxel VPN1000 Firmware>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel VPN1000 Firmware
Zyxel Zywall VPN 300 Firmware>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel Zywall VPN300
Zyxel Zywall VPN 50 Firmware>=4.50<=5.35
Zyxel VPN50 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-22913.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-22913?

    The severity of CVE-2023-22913 is high with a severity score of 8.1.

  • What is the affected software of CVE-2023-22913?

    The affected software is Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.35, and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35.

  • How can a remote authenticated attacker exploit CVE-2023-22913?

    A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-22913 through a post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the 'account_operator.cgi' CGI program of Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-22913?

    Yes, there is a fix available. It is recommended to update the firmware of affected devices to versions higher than 5.35.

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