CVE-2023-2375: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X Web Management command injection

Published Apr 28, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X up to 2.0.9-hotfix.6 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument src leads to command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227651.

Other sources

A weakness has been identified in Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X up to 2.0.9-hotfix.6. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Web Management Interface. Executing a manipulation of the argument src can lead to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The presence of this vulnerability remains uncertain at this time. The vendor position is that post-authentication issues are not accepted as vulnerabilities.

MITRE

Affected Software

32 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
UI Er-x Firmware<2.0.9
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix2
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix3
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix4
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix5
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix6
UI Er-x
All of the following
Any of the following
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware<2.0.9
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix2
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix3
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix4
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix5
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix6
UI Er-x-sfp
UI Er-x Firmware<2.0.9
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix2
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix3
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix4
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix5
UI Er-x Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix6
UI Er-x
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware<2.0.9
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix2
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix3
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix4
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix5
UI Er-x-sfp Firmware=2.0.9-hotfix6
UI Er-x-sfp

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.0.9-hotfix.6Patch VDB-227651
  2. Compensating control

    Mitigate remote exploitation of the EdgeRouter X Web Management Interface by restricting network access to the web management service (allow only trusted IPs/clients; block access from the internet) until the system is patched.

Event History

Apr 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2375?

The severity of CVE-2023-2375 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

2

How does CVE-2023-2375 affect Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X?

CVE-2023-2375 affects Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X up to version 2.0.9-hotfix.6.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2023-2375?

CVE-2023-2375 is a critical vulnerability in the Web Management Interface of Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X that allows remote command injection.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-2375?

To fix CVE-2023-2375, upgrade your Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X firmware to version 2.0.9-hotfix.7 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2375?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-2375 at the following references: [link1], [link2].

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