CVE-2023-46456 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary shell commands on GL.iNET routers via the OpenVPN client file upload feature.

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-2023-46456?

CVE-2023-46456 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In GL.iNET GL-AR300M routers with firmware 3.216 it is possible to inject arbitrary shell commands through the OpenVPN client file upload functionality.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46456?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gl-Inet Gl-Ar300m Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46456?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46456 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-2023-46456 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-46456 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2r38-xghh-6j8m.