CVE-2023-28343 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands via the timezone parameter in Altenergy Power Control Software, risking system compromise.

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

What is CVE-2023-28343?

CVE-2023-28343 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OS command injection affects Altenergy Power Control Software C1.2.5 via shell metacharacters in the index.php/management/set_timezone timezone parameter, because of set_timezone in models/management_model.php.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28343?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apsystems Energy Communication Unit Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28343?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28343 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-2023-28343 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-28343 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77pg-3832-hjf8.

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