CVE-2023-2376 Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X Web Management command injection

High 8.6 Published 28 Apr 2023 Updated 9 Jul 2026

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via the Web Management Interface, though vendor disputes validity due to authentication requirements.

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-2023-2376?

CVE-2023-2376 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X, published on 28 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security vulnerability has been detected in Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X up to 2.0.9-hotfix.6. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument dpi leads to command injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. There are still doubts about whether this vulnerability truly exists. The vendor position is that post-authentication issues are not accepted as vulnerabilities.

Weakness: CWE-77, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2376?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ui Er-X-Sfp Firmware, Ui Er-X Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2376?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-2376 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-2023-2376 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-2376 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4q8x-qfxw-4fg4.