CVE-2023-45744 Missing authorization in Smart Reader

High 8.3 Published 17 Apr 2024 Updated 4 Nov 2025

An unauthenticated attacker can modify device configuration via a crafted HTTP request to the web interface.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-45744?

CVE-2023-45744 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Peplink Smart Reader, published on 17 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A data integrity vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/upload_config.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to configuration modification. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45744?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Peplink Smart Reader Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45744?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45744 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-2023-45744 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45744 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rch5-h93g-8v3q.