What is the severity of CVE-2023-49897?

CVE-2023-49897 is a critical severity OS command injection vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49897?

To fix CVE-2023-49897, update the firmware of AE1021 and AE1021PE devices to version 2.0.10 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-49897?

CVE-2023-49897 affects users of FXC AE1021 and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.9 and earlier.

What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-49897?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2023-49897 can execute arbitrary OS commands if they gain login access to the device.

Is CVE-2023-49897 specific to certain firmware versions?

Yes, CVE-2023-49897 is specifically present in AE1021PE firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier and AE1021 firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-49897

Exploited

high

8.8

CWE

78 77

6/12/2023

4/2/2025

CVE-2023-49897: FXC AE1021, AE1021PE OS Command Injection Vulnerability

First published: Wed Dec 06 2023(Updated: )

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in AE1021PE firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier and AE1021 firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by an attacker who can log in to the product.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
FXC AE1021PE firmware
All of
FXC AE1021PE firmware	<2.0.10
FXC AE1021 firmware
All of
FXC AE1021PE firmware	<2.0.10
FXC AE1021PE firmware

Remedy

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

CVE-2023-47565

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49897?
CVE-2023-49897 is a critical severity OS command injection vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49897?
To fix CVE-2023-49897, update the firmware of AE1021 and AE1021PE devices to version 2.0.10 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-49897?
CVE-2023-49897 affects users of FXC AE1021 and AE1021PE firmware versions 2.0.9 and earlier.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-49897?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2023-49897 can execute arbitrary OS commands if they gain login access to the device.
Is CVE-2023-49897 specific to certain firmware versions?
Yes, CVE-2023-49897 is specifically present in AE1021PE firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier and AE1021 firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier.

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