CVE-2023-43849 Missing authorization in n/a
Authenticated users can upload malicious firmware via the web interface, potentially causing denial of service or remote code execution on Aten PE6208 devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-43849?
CVE-2023-43849 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Incorrect access control in firmware upgrade function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to submit a firmware image via HTTP POST requests. This may result in DoS or remote code execution.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43849?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aten Pe6208 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43849 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-2023-43849 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43849 exists.