CVE-2023-2520
CVE-2023-2520 is a high-severity vulnerability in Catontechnology Caton Prime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Catontechnology Caton Prime
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in Caton Prime 2.1.2.51.e8d7225049(202303031001) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file cgi-bin/tools_ping.cgi?action=Command of the component Ping Handler. The manipulation of the argument Destination leads to command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228011. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2520?
- A vulnerability was found in Caton Prime 2.1.2.51.e8d7225049(202303031001) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file cgi-bin/tools_ping.cgi?action=Command of the component Ping Handler. The manipulation of the argument Destination leads to command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-228011. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2520?
- CVE-2023-2520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-2520 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-2520?
- CVE-2023-2520 affects Catontechnology Caton Prime. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-2520?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-2520 published?
- CVE-2023-2520 was published on 2023-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.228011
- https://vuldb.com/?id.228011
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1y7CXjJDmU
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:catontechnology:caton_prime:2.1.2.51.e8d7225049\(202303031001\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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