CVE-2023-31983: edimax br-6428ns_firmware Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-31983 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Command Injection vulnerability in edimax br-6428ns_firmware. EPSS estimates a 24.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 12-05-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 24-01-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A Command Injection vulnerability in Edimax Wireless Router N300 Firmware BR-6428NS_v4 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the mp function in /bin/webs without any limitations.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.