CVE-2023-31529 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 11 May 2023 Updated 27 Jan 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Motorola CX2L routers via the system_time_timezone parameter, potentially compromising the device.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-31529?

CVE-2023-31529 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 May 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Motorola CX2L Router 1.0.1 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the system_time_timezone parameter.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31529?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Motorola Cx2l Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31529?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31529 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-2023-31529 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31529 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gqq8-fjjh-wfcg.