CVE-2023-22914 : A path traversal vulnerability in the “account

A path traversal vulnerability in the “account_print.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 with administrator privileges to execute unauthorized OS commands in the “tmp” directory by uploading a crafted file if the hotspot function were enabled.

Published 2023-04-24 17:15:10

Updated 2023-05-04 14:32:03

Source Zyxel Corporation

View at NVD, CVE.org

Vulnerability category: Directory traversal

Products affected by CVE-2023-22914

Zyxel » Vpn50 Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Vpn50 » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Vpn100 Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Vpn100 » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Vpn300 Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Vpn300 » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Vpn1000 Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Vpn1000 » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Usg Flex 100 Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Usg Flex 100 » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Usg Flex 200 Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Usg Flex 200 » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Usg Flex 500 Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Usg Flex 500 » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Usg Flex 100w Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_100w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Usg Flex 100w » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Usg Flex 700 Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Usg Flex 700 » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Usg Flex 50w Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_50w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Usg Flex 50w » Version: N/A
Zyxel » Usg Flex 50 Firmware
Versions from including (>=) 4.50 and up to, including, (<=) 5.35
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Matching versions
When used together with: Zyxel » Usg Flex 50 » Version: N/A

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-22914

EPSS FAQ

0.15%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 51 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2023-22914

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
7.2	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.2	5.9	NIST
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: High User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High
7.2	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.2	5.9	Zyxel Corporation
Attack Vector: Network Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: High User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High

CWE ids for CVE-2023-22914

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@zyxel.com.tw (Secondary)

References for CVE-2023-22914

https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-multiple-vulnerabilities-of-firewalls-and-aps

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Products affected by CVE-2023-22914

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-22914

CVSS scores for CVE-2023-22914

CWE ids for CVE-2023-22914

References for CVE-2023-22914