CVE-2023-2231 (GCVE-0-2023-2231)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-04-21 14:31 – Updated: 2024-08-02 06:12
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
MAXTECH MAX-G866ac Remote Management missing authentication
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MAXTECH MAX-G866ac 0.4.1_TBRO_20160314. This affects an unknown part of the component Remote Management. The manipulation leads to missing authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-227001 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
9.8 (Critical)
CWE
- CWE-306 - Missing Authentication
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/?id.227001 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227001 | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://youtu.be/fikdcK_xlS8 | media-coverage |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAXTECH | MAX-G866ac |
Affected:
0.4.1_TBRO_20160314
|
guessed |
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