CVE-2023-50922: Malicious File Upload

Published Jan 3, 2024
·
Updated

An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers who are able to steal the AdminToken cookie can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crontab-formatted file to a specific directory and waiting for its execution. 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.

Affected Software

24 affected components
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-mt1300 Firmware=4.3.7
gl-inet Gl-mt1300
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-mt300n-v2 Firmware=4.3.7
gl-inet GL-MT300N-V2
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-ar750s Firmware=4.3.7
gl-inet Gl-ar750s
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-ar750 Firmware=4.3.7
gl-inet Gl-ar750
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-ar300m Firmware=4.3.7
gl-inet Gl-ar300m
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-b1300 Firmware=4.3.7
gl-inet Gl-b1300
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-mt6000 Firmware=4.5.0
gl-inet Gl-mt6000
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-a1300 Firmware=4.4.6
gl-inet Gl-a1300
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-ax1800 Firmware=4.4.6
gl-inet GL-AX1800
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-axt1800 Firmware=4.4.6
gl-inet GL-AXT1800
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-mt3000 Firmware=4.4.6
gl-inet Gl-mt3000
All of the following
gl-inet Gl-mt2500 Firmware=4.4.6
gl-inet Gl-mt2500

Event History

Jan 3, 2024
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50922?

CVE-2023-50922 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution on vulnerable GL.iNet devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50922?

To fix CVE-2023-50922, update your GL.iNet device firmware to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which GL.iNet devices are impacted by CVE-2023-50922?

CVE-2023-50922 affects various GL.iNet devices including A1300, AX1800, AXT1800, MT3000, and firmware versions up to 4.5.0.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-50922?

CVE-2023-50922 can be exploited by attackers who steal the AdminToken cookie to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2023-50922?

There are no specific workarounds mentioned for CVE-2023-50922, updating the firmware is the recommended action.

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