CVE-2023-42336: Critical severity netis systems wf2409e vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2023
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Updated

An issue in NETIS SYSTEMS WF2409Ev4 v.1.0.1.705 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the password parameter in the /etc/shadow.sample component.

Affected Software

2 affected components
netis-systems Wf2409e Firmware=1.0.1.705
netis-systems Wf2409e=v4

Event History

Sep 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42336?

The severity of CVE-2023-42336 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-42336?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-42336 by sending a malicious request with a specially crafted password parameter to the /etc/shadow.sample component.

3

What can a remote attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2023-42336?

By exploiting CVE-2023-42336, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-42336?

Currently, there is no known fix available for CVE-2023-42336. It is recommended to follow the vendor's advisory for any updates or patches.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42336?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-42336 at the following reference link: [GitHub - Root Hard Code.md](https://github.com/adhikara13/CVE/blob/main/netis_WF2409E/Root_Hard_Code.md)

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