CVE-2023-1698: wago compact_controller_100_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-1698 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in wago compact_controller_100_firmware. EPSS estimates a 81.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.6% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 15-05-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 23-01-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

In multiple products of WAGO a vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create new users and change the device configuration which can result in unintended behaviour, Denial of Service and full system compromise.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.