How severe is CVE-2023-31198?

CVE-2023-31198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-31198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31198?

CVE-2023-31198 primarily affects Inaba Ac-pd-wapu Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31198?

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-2023-31198 published?

CVE-2023-31198 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31198

CVE-2023-31198 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inaba Ac-pd-wapu Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Inaba Ac-pd-wapu Firmware
Published: 2023-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OS command injection vulnerability exists in Wi-Fi AP UNIT allows. If this vulnerability is exploited, a remote authenticated attacker with an administrative privilege to execute an arbitrary OS command. Affected products and versions are as follows: AC-PD-WAPU v1.05_B04 and earlier, AC-PD-WAPUM v1.05_B04 and earlier, AC-PD-WAPU-P v1.05_B04P and earlier, AC-PD-WAPUM-P v1.05_B04P and earlier, AC-WAPU-300 v1.00_B07 and earlier, AC-WAPUM-300 v1.00_B07 and earlier, AC-WAPU-300-P v1.00_B07 and earlier, and AC-WAPUM-300-P v1.00_B07 and earlier

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31198?: OS command injection vulnerability exists in Wi-Fi AP UNIT allows. If this vulnerability is exploited, a remote authenticated attacker with an administrative privilege to execute an arbitrary OS command. Affected products and versions are as follows: AC-PD-WAPU v1.05_B04 and earlier, AC-PD-WAPUM v1.05_B04 and earlier, AC-PD-WAPU-P v1.05_B04P and earlier, AC-PD-WAPUM-P v1.05_B04P and earlier, AC-WAPU-300 v1.00_B07 and earlier, AC-WAPUM-300 v1.00_B07 and earlier, AC-WAPU-300-P v1.00_B07 and earlier, and AC-WAPUM-300-P v1.00_B07 and earlier
How severe is CVE-2023-31198?: CVE-2023-31198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31198?: CVE-2023-31198 primarily affects Inaba Ac-pd-wapu Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31198?: 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-2023-31198 published?: CVE-2023-31198 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-pd-wapum_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-pd-wapu-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-pd-wapum-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-wapu-300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-wapum-300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-wapum-300-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-wapu-300-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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