CVE-2023-46456: Critical severity gl-inet Gl-ar300m Firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2023
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Updated

In GL.iNET GL-AR300M routers with firmware 3.216 it is possible to inject arbitrary shell commands through the OpenVPN client file upload functionality.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-ar300m Firmware=3.216
gl-inet Gl-ar300m

Event History

Dec 12, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46456?

CVE-2023-46456 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized command execution.

2

How can I fix CVE-2023-46456?

To fix CVE-2023-46456, upgrade the firmware of your GL.iNET GL-AR300M router to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-46456?

Exploiting CVE-2023-46456 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands, compromising the router's security.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-46456?

CVE-2023-46456 affects GL.iNET GL-AR300M routers specifically running firmware version 3.216.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-46456 before upgrading?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2023-46456, and the best practice is to update the firmware.

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