CVE-2023-38861: wavlink wl-wn575a3_firmware Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-38861 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Command Injection vulnerability in wavlink wl-wn575a3_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 15-08-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 09-10-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An issue in Wavlink WL_WNJ575A3 v.R75A3_V1410_220513 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via username parameter of the set_sys_adm function in adm.cgi.

• 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.