Vulnerability in Peplink Smart Reader
CVE-2023-45209
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/download_config.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.014 (71.0th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 71st percentile — 71.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.014 · newest: 0.014 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Peplink Smart Reader — versions v1.2.0 (in QEMU)
- Peplink Smart Reader
- Peplink Smart Reader Firmware — versions 1.2.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1865 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- forum.peplink.com/t/peplink-security-advisory-smart-reader-firmware-1-2-0-cve-2… (Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-45209?
- CVE-2023-45209 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Peplink Smart Reader, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2024-04-17.
- How severe is CVE-2023-45209?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.