RCE in Chengdu Vec40g

CVE-2023-2522

A vulnerability was found in Chengdu VEC40G 3.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /send_order.cgi?parameter=access_detect of the component Network Detection. The manipulation of the argument COUNT with the input 3 | netstat -an leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-228013 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)

EPSS: 0.337 (98.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2522?
CVE-2023-2522 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Chengdu Vec40g, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 4.7/10. Published 2023-05-04.
How severe is CVE-2023-2522?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.7 out of 10.