CVE-2023-43488 Missing authorization in ctrlX HMI Web Panel - WR21 (WR2107)

High 7.9 Published 25 Oct 2023 Updated 17 Sep 2024

A low-privileged application can modify system properties to expose ADB, allowing attackers to gain a privileged shell without physical access.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-43488?

CVE-2023-43488 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Rexroth ctrlX HMI Web Panel - WR21 (WR2107), published on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged (untrusted) application to modify a critical system property that should be denied, in order to enable the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) protocol to be exposed on the network, exploiting it to gain a privileged shell on the device without requiring the physical access through USB.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43488?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Boschrexroth Ctrlx Hmi Web Panel Wr2107 Firmware, Boschrexroth Ctrlx Hmi Web Panel Wr2110 Firmware, Boschrexroth Ctrlx Hmi Web Panel Wr2115 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43488?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43488 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-2023-43488 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-43488 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gj63-vjmx-x788.