CVE-2023-0640 TRENDnet TEW-652BRP Web Interface ping.ccp command injection

High 7.2 Published 2 Feb 2023 Updated 26 Mar 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on TRENDnet TEW-652BRP routers via the web interface ping feature.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-0640?

CVE-2023-0640 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in TRENDnet TEW-652BRP, published on 2 Feb 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found in TRENDnet TEW-652BRP 3.04b01. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file ping.ccp of the component Web Interface. The manipulation leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220020.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0640?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendnet Tew-652brp Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0640?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0640 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-0640 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-0640 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gw27-2xcc-9p84.