CVE-2023-31471
9.8CVSSCRITICAL
Description
An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices before 3.216. Through the software installation feature, it is possible to install arbitrary software, such as a reverse shell, because the restrictions on the available package list are limited to client-side verification. It is possible to install software from the filesystem, the package list, or a URL.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
gl-inetcommercialUSNetworking Infrastructureaka ar300m16 firmware, gl-ax1800 firmware, gl-ar300m firmware
and 28 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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References
Timeline
Published
May 10, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 27, 2025
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