CVE-2023-40146
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the /bin/login functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted command line argument can lead to a limited-shell escape and elevated capabilities. An attacker can authenticate with hard-coded credentials and execute unblocked default busybox functionality to trigger this vulnerability.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-04-17
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-40146?
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the /bin/login functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted command line argument can lead to a limited-shell escape and elevated capabilities. An attacker can authenticate with hard-coded credentials and execute unblocked default busybox functionality to trigger this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2023-40146 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-40146 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-40146?
CVE-2023-40146 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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