CVE-2023-50921 is a critical vulnerability affecting multiple GL.iNet router models, including those running firmware versions up to 4.5.0. Attackers can exploit an unauthenticated interface (add_user) in the system module to gain root privileges on affected devices. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), this vulnerability allows for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. Despite its severity, there is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.3.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mt1300_firmware:4.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mt300n-v2_firmware:4.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ar750s_firmware:4.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ar750_firmware:4.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ar300m_firmware:4.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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