CVE-2023-38861
CVE-2023-38861 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn575a3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn575a3 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue in Wavlink WL_WNJ575A3 v.R75A3_V1410_220513 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via username parameter of the set_sys_adm function in adm.cgi.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38861?
- An issue in Wavlink WL_WNJ575A3 v.R75A3_V1410_220513 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via username parameter of the set_sys_adm function in adm.cgi.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38861?
- CVE-2023-38861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-38861 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38861?
- CVE-2023-38861 affects Wavlink Wl-wn575a3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38861?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-38861 published?
- CVE-2023-38861 was published on 2023-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn575a3_firmware:r75a3_v1410_220513:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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