CVE-2023-29708 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can force a factory reset on WavLink routers via crafted payloads to the admin CGI script, causing service disruption.

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-2023-29708?

CVE-2023-29708 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in /cgi-bin/adm.cgi in WavLink WavRouter version RPT70HA1.x, allows attackers to force a factory reset via crafted payload.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29708?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wavlink Wavrouter App.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29708?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29708 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-29708 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29708 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wg65-w3r9-phxw.

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