CVE-2023-50919 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass NGINX authentication on GL.iNet routers via Lua string pattern matching flaws, gaining unauthorized access.
- 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-2023-50919?
CVE-2023-50919 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices before version 4.5.0. There is an NGINX authentication bypass via Lua string pattern matching. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4.6, MT3000 4.4.6, MT2500 4.4.6, MT6000 4.5.0, MT1300 4.3.7, MT300N-V2 4.3.7, AR750S 4.3.7, AR750 4.3.7, AR300M 4.3.7, and B1300 4.3.7.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50919?
It affects 12 products.
Products include Gl-Inet Gl-A1300 Firmware, Gl-Inet Gl-Ar300m Firmware, Gl-Inet Gl-Ar750 Firmware, Gl-Inet Gl-Ar750s Firmware, Gl-Inet Gl-Ax1800 Firmware, Gl-Inet Gl-Axt1800 Firmware and 6 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50919?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50919 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2023-50919 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-50919 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3vmx-5x6r-25cw.