CVE-2023-7209 Uniway Router Device Reset device_reset.cgi denial of service
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service on Uniway Routers via the device reset handler, requiring attention from network administrators.
- 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-2023-7209?
CVE-2023-7209 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in Uniway Router, published on 7 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in Uniway Router up to 2.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /boaform/device_reset.cgi of the component Device Reset Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-249758 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Weakness: CWE-404
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-7209?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Uniwayinfo Uw-101x Firmware, Uniwayinfo Uw-301vpw Firmware, Uniwayinfo Uw-302vp Firmware, Uniwayinfo Uw-311vpw Firmware, Uniwayinfo Uw-323dac Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7209?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-7209 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2023-7209 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-7209 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Uniway Router
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97jx-262x-5f5q.