CVE-2023-2573: Authenticated Command Injection

Published May 8, 2023
·
Updated

Advantech EKI-1524, EKI-1522, EKI-1521 devices through 1.21 are affected by an command injection vulnerability in the NTP server input field, which can be triggered by authenticated users via a crafted POST request.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Advantech Eki-1521 Firmware<=1.21
Advantech EKI-1521
Advantech Eki-1522 Firmware<=1.21
Advantech EKI-1522
Advantech Eki-1524 Firmware<=1.21
Advantech EKI-1524
All of the following
Advantech Eki-1521 Firmware<=1.21
Advantech EKI-1521
All of the following
Advantech Eki-1522 Firmware<=1.21
Advantech EKI-1522
All of the following
Advantech Eki-1524 Firmware<=1.21
Advantech EKI-1524

Event History

May 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
01:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this command injection vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this command injection vulnerability is CVE-2023-2573.

2

Which devices are affected by this command injection vulnerability?

Advantech EKI-1524, EKI-1522, and EKI-1521 devices through version 1.21 are affected by this command injection vulnerability.

3

How can this command injection vulnerability be triggered?

This command injection vulnerability can be triggered by authenticated users via a crafted POST request in the NTP server input field.

4

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-2573?

CVE-2023-2573 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

5

Are there any fixes available for this command injection vulnerability?

Yes, Advantech has released firmware updates to address this command injection vulnerability. Refer to the manufacturer's support website for the appropriate firmware update.

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