CVE-2023-4169: Ruijie RG-EW1200G Administrator Password set_passwd access control

Published Aug 5, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Ruijie RG-EW1200G 1.0(1)B1P5. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /api/sys/setpasswd of the component Administrator Password Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-236185 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Ruijie Rg-ew1200g Firmware=1.0\(1\)b1p5
Ruijie RG-EW1200G
Ruijie Rg-ew1200g Firmware=1.0\(1\)b1p5
Ruijie RG-EW1200G

Event History

Aug 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
06:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4169?

The severity of CVE-2023-4169 is high.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-4169?

The affected software of CVE-2023-4169 is Ruijie RG-EW1200G Firmware version 1.0(1)B1P5.

3

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2023-4169?

The vulnerability type of CVE-2023-4169 is improper access controls.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-4169?

To fix CVE-2023-4169, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Ruijie RG-EW1200G firmware.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-4169?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-4169 at the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/blakespire/repoforcve/tree/main/RG-EW1200G), [Link 2](https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.236185), [Link 3](https://vuldb.com/?id.236185).

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