CVE-2023-28767
CVE-2023-28767 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zyxel Usg 2200-vpn Firmware 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Zyxel Usg 2200-vpn Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
The configuration parser fails to sanitize user-controlled input in the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.36, USG FLEX series firmware versions 5.00 through 5.36, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.36, USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.36, and VPN series firmware versions 5.00 through 5.36. An unauthenticated, LAN-based attacker could leverage the vulnerability to inject some operating system (OS) commands into the device configuration data on an affected device when the cloud management mode is enabled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28767?
- The configuration parser fails to sanitize user-controlled input in the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.36, USG FLEX series firmware versions 5.00 through 5.36, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.36, USG20(W)-VPN series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.36, and VPN series firmware versions 5.00 through 5.36. An unauthenticated, LAN-based attacker could leverage the vulnerability to inject some operating system (OS) commands into the device configuration data on an affected device when the cloud management mode is enabled.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28767?
- CVE-2023-28767 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-28767 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28767?
- CVE-2023-28767 primarily affects Zyxel Usg 2200-vpn Firmware. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28767?
- 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-2023-28767 published?
- CVE-2023-28767 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (22)
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_2200-vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_100w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_50w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_vpn100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_vpn2s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_vpn300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_vpn50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_vpn_100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_vpn_300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_vpn_50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_20w-vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_atp100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_atp100w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_atp200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_atp500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_atp700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:zywall_atp800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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