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Zld CVE-2023-5797

MEDIUM
Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)
2023-11-28 security@zyxel.com.tw
Privilege Escalation Zyxel Zld Nwa110Ax Firmware Nwa1123Acv3 Firmware Nwa210Ax Firmware Nwa220Ax 6E Firmware Nwa50Ax Firmware Nwa50Ax Pro Firmware Nwa55Axe Firmware Nwa90Ax Firmware Nwa90Ax Pro Firmware Wac500 Firmware Wac500H Firmware Wax510D Firmware Wax610D Firmware Wax620D 6E Firmware Wax630S Firmware Wax640S 6E Firmware Wax650S Firmware Wax655E Firmware Wbe660S Firmware
5.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: zyxel
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Severity by source

Vendor (zyxel) PRIMARY
5.5 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (zyxel) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: zyxel

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Nov 28, 2023 - 03:15 cve.org
MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionCVE.org

An improper privilege management vulnerability in the debug CLI command of the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.37, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.37, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 4.16 through 5.37, USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions 4.16 through 5.37, VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.37, NWA50AX firmware version 6.29(ABYW.2), WAC500 firmware version 6.65(ABVS.1), WAX300H firmware version 6.60(ACHF.1), and WBE660S firmware version 6.65(ACGG.1), could allow an authenticated local attacker to access the administrator’s logs on an affected device.

AnalysisAI

An improper privilege management vulnerability in the debug CLI command of the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.37, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.37, USG FLEX. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. An improper privilege management vulnerability in the debug CLI command of the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.37, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.37, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 4.16 through 5.37, USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions 4.16 through 5.37, VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.37, NWA50AX firmware version 6.29(ABYW.2), WAC500 firmware version 6.65(ABVS.1), WAX300H firmware version 6.60(ACHF.1), and WBE660S firmware version 6.65(ACGG.1), could allow an authenticated local attacker to access the administrator’s logs on an affected device. Affected products include: Zyxel Zld, Zyxel Nwa110Ax Firmware, Zyxel Nwa1123Acv3 Firmware, Zyxel Nwa210Ax Firmware, Zyxel Nwa220Ax-6E Firmware. Version information: through 5.37.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.

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