CVE-2023-42336 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code and access sensitive information by exploiting hardcoded credentials in the password parameter of the NETIS WF2409Ev4 router.
- 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-2023-42336?
CVE-2023-42336 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue in NETIS SYSTEMS WF2409Ev4 v.1.0.1.705 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via the password parameter in the /etc/shadow.sample component.
Weakness: CWE-798
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42336?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netis-Systems Wf2409e Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42336?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42336 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-42336 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-42336 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch56-5g7c-36xc.