CVE-2023-29778: OS Command Injection

Published May 2, 2023
·
Updated

GL.iNET MT3000 4.1.0 Release 2 is vulnerable to OS Command Injection via /usr/lib/oui-httpd/rpc/logread.

Affected Software

4 affected components
gl-inet Gl-mt3000 Firmware=4.1.0-release_2
gl-inet Gl-mt3000
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-mt3000 Firmware=4.1.0-release_2
gl-inet Gl-mt3000

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Mitigate OS Command Injection exposure by restricting access to the vulnerable endpoint/path (/usr/lib/oui-httpd/rpc/logread) to trusted clients only (e.g., via firewall/ACL), until the device firmware is patched.

Event History

May 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
08:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of GL.iNET MT3000?

The vulnerability ID of GL.iNET MT3000 is CVE-2023-29778.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-29778?

The severity level of CVE-2023-29778 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does the vulnerability in GL.iNET MT3000 occur?

The vulnerability in GL.iNET MT3000 occurs due to OS Command Injection via /usr/lib/oui-httpd/rpc/logread.

4

Which software versions of GL.iNET MT3000 are affected?

The software version affected by the vulnerability is 4.1.0 Release 2 of GL.iNET MT3000.

5

Is GL.iNET MT3000 vulnerable to the command injection?

Yes, GL.iNET MT3000 is vulnerable to OS Command Injection via /usr/lib/oui-httpd/rpc/logread.

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