CVE-2023-27992: Zyxel Multiple NAS Devices Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Jun 19, 2023
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Updated

The pre-authentication command injection vulnerability in the Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions prior to V5.21(AAZF.14)C0, NAS540 firmware versions prior to V5.21(AATB.11)C0, and NAS542 firmware versions prior to V5.21(ABAG.11)C0 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some operating system (OS) commands remotely by sending a crafted HTTP request.

Other sources

Multiple Zyxel network-attached storage (NAS) devices contain a pre-authentication command injection vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands remotely via a crafted HTTP request.

CISA

Affected Software

13 affected components
Zyxel Multiple Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Devices
Zyxel NAS326 firmware<=5.21\(aazf.13\)c0
Zyxel NAS326
Zyxel NAS540 firmware<=5.21\(aatb.10\)c0
Zyxel NAS540
Zyxel NAS542 firmware<=5.21\(abag.10\)c0
Zyxel NAS542
All of the following
Zyxel NAS326 firmware<5.21\(aazf.14\)c0
Zyxel NAS326
All of the following
Zyxel NAS540 firmware<5.21\(aatb.11\)c0
Zyxel NAS540
All of the following
Zyxel NAS542 firmware<5.21\(abag.11\)c0
Zyxel NAS542

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Zyxel NAS326 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V5.21(AAZF.14)C0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Zyxel NAS540 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V5.21(AATB.11)C0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Zyxel NAS542 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V5.21(ABAG.11)C0

Event History

Jun 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:42 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 23, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jun 5, 2024
News Published
via The Register·05:30 PM
News Published
via The Register·05:34 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-27992?

CVE-2023-27992 is a command injection vulnerability found in multiple Zyxel network-attached storage (NAS) devices.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-27992?

CVE-2023-27992 is rated as a high severity vulnerability.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-27992?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-27992 by sending a crafted HTTP request to execute arbitrary commands remotely on the affected NAS devices.

4

Has Zyxel released a security advisory for CVE-2023-27992?

Yes, Zyxel has released a security advisory for the pre-authentication command injection vulnerability in their NAS products.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-27992?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-27992 in the Zyxel security advisory on their official website.

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