CVE-2023-48842 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 1 Dec 2023 Updated 3 Jun 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on D-Link Go-RT-AC750 routers via the service parameter in hedwig.cgi.

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-2023-48842?

CVE-2023-48842 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link Go-RT-AC750 revA_v101b03 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the service parameter at hedwig.cgi.

Weakness: CWE-77, CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-48842?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Go-Rt-Ac750 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48842?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-48842 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-2023-48842 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-48842 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9qhh-c53m-4q69.