Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-50921

First published: Wed Jan 03 2024(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers can invoke the add_user interface in the system module to gain root privileges. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4.6, MT3000 4.4.6, MT2500 4.4.6, MT6000 4.5.0, MT1300 4.3.7, MT300N-V2 4.3.7, AR750S 4.3.7, AR750 4.3.7, AR300M 4.3.7, and B1300 4.3.7.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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GL.iNet GL-MT1300 Firmware=4.3.7
GL.iNet GL-MT1300
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GL.iNet GL-MT300N-V2 Firmware=4.3.7
gl-inet gl-mt300n-v2 firmware
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GL.iNet GL-AR750 Firmware=4.3.7
GL.iNet GL-AR750 Firmware
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GL.iNet GL-AR750 Firmware=4.3.7
GL.iNet GL-AR750 Firmware
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GL.iNet GL-AR300M Firmware=4.3.7
GL.iNet GL-AR300M Firmware
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GL.iNet GL-B1300 Firmware=4.3.7
GL.iNet GL-B1300 Firmware
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GL.iNet GL-MT6000=4.5.0
GL.iNet GL-MT6000
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GL.iNet GL-A1300 Firmware=4.4.6
GL.iNet GL-A1300 Firmware
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Netgear Nighthawk AX1800 Firmware=4.4.6
GL.iNet GL-AX1800
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gl-inet gl-axt1800=4.4.6
GL.iNet GL-AX1800
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GL.iNet GL-MT3000 Firmware=4.4.6
GL.iNet GL-MT3000
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GL.iNet GL-MT2500=4.4.6
GL.iNet GL-MT2500

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-50921?

    CVE-2023-50921 has a high severity due to the potential for attackers to gain root privileges on affected GL.iNet devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-50921?

    To fix CVE-2023-50921, upgrade your GL.iNet device firmware to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which GL.iNet devices are affected by CVE-2023-50921?

    CVE-2023-50921 affects several GL.iNet devices, including A1300, AX1800, AXT1800, MT3000, MT2500, and MT6000 among others.

  • Can CVE-2023-50921 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-50921 can be exploited remotely if the attacker has access to the add_user interface on the vulnerable devices.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2023-50921?

    The impact of CVE-2023-50921 is significant as it allows unauthorized users to gain root access, potentially compromising device integrity and security.

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