CVE-2023-40289: Command Injection

Published Mar 27, 2024
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Updated

A command injection issue was discovered on Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F 1.66 devices. An attacker can exploit this to elevate privileges from a user with BMC administrative privileges.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Supermicro X11SSM-F
Supermicro X11SAE-F
Supermicro X11SSE-F
All of the following
Supermicro X11ssm-f Firmware=1.66
Supermicro X11SSM-F
All of the following
Supermicro X11sae-f Firmware=1.66
Supermicro X11SAE-F
All of the following
Supermicro X11sse-f Firmware=1.66
Supermicro X11SSE-F

Event History

Mar 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40289?

CVE-2023-40289 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40289?

To fix CVE-2023-40289, upgrade your Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, or X11SSE-F devices to the latest firmware version provided by Supermicro.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-40289?

CVE-2023-40289 affects users of Supermicro X11SSM-F, X11SAE-F, and X11SSE-F devices with BMC administrative privileges.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-40289?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2023-40289 can elevate privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over affected devices.

5

When was CVE-2023-40289 discovered?

CVE-2023-40289 was discovered in October 2023.

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