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CVE-2023-22913

Summary
Assigner-Zyxel
Assigner Org ID-96e50032-ad0d-4058-a115-4d2c13821f9f
Published At-24 Apr, 2023 | 00:00
Updated At-12 Feb, 2025 | 16:21
Rejected At-
Credits

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the “account_operator.cgi” CGI program of Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.35, and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35, which could allow a remote authenticated attacker to modify device configuration data, resulting in denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on an affected device.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:Zyxel
Assigner Org ID:96e50032-ad0d-4058-a115-4d2c13821f9f
Published At:24 Apr, 2023 | 00:00
Updated At:12 Feb, 2025 | 16:21
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the “account_operator.cgi” CGI program of Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.35, and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35, which could allow a remote authenticated attacker to modify device configuration data, resulting in denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on an affected device.

Affected Products
Vendor
Zyxel Networks CorporationZyxel
Product
USG FLEX series firmware
Versions
Affected
  • 4.50 through 5.35
Vendor
Zyxel Networks CorporationZyxel
Product
VPN series firmware
Versions
Affected
  • 4.30 through 5.35
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-77CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-77
Description: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.18.1HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.1
Base score: 8.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
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References
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https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-of-firewalls-and-aps
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Hyperlink: https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-of-firewalls-and-aps
Resource: N/A
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
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https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-of-firewalls-and-aps
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Hyperlink: https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-of-firewalls-and-aps
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2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
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▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:security@zyxel.com.tw
Published At:24 Apr, 2023 | 17:15
Updated At:04 May, 2023 | 13:17

A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the “account_operator.cgi” CGI program of Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.35, and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35, which could allow a remote authenticated attacker to modify device configuration data, resulting in denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on an affected device.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
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Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.18.1HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Secondary3.18.1HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 8.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 8.1
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_100>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:usg_flex_100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_100_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_100w>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:usg_flex_100w:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_100w_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_100w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_200>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:usg_flex_200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_200_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_50>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:usg_flex_50:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_50_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_50w>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:usg_flex_50w:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_50w_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_50w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_500>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:usg_flex_500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_500_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_700>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:usg_flex_700:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>usg_flex_700_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>vpn100>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:vpn100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>vpn100_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>vpn1000>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:vpn1000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>vpn1000_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>vpn300>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:vpn300:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>vpn300_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>vpn50>>-
cpe:2.3:h:zyxel:vpn50:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Zyxel Networks Corporation
zyxel
>>vpn50_firmware>>Versions from 4.50(inclusive) to 5.35(inclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-77Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE-77Secondarysecurity@zyxel.com.tw
CWE ID: CWE-77
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-77
Type: Secondary
Source: security@zyxel.com.tw
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Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-of-firewalls-and-apssecurity@zyxel.com.tw
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-of-firewalls-and-aps
Source: security@zyxel.com.tw
Resource:
Vendor Advisory

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