CVE-2023-40796 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Phicomm K2 routers via the luci.sys.call function, potentially compromising the device.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-40796?
CVE-2023-40796 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Phicomm k2 v22.6.529.216 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function luci.sys.call.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40796?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phicomm K2 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40796?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40796 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-2023-40796 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40796 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-636h-3237-rfq7.