How severe is CVE-2023-45744?

CVE-2023-45744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-45744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45744?

CVE-2023-45744 affects Peplink Smart Reader Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45744?

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.

Does CVE-2023-45744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-45744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50033.

When was CVE-2023-45744 published?

CVE-2023-45744 was published on 2024-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45744

CVE-2023-45744 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peplink Smart Reader Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-50033
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Peplink Smart Reader Firmware
Published: 2024-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A data integrity vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/upload_config.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to configuration modification. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45744?: A data integrity vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/upload_config.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to configuration modification. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-45744?: CVE-2023-45744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-45744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45744?: CVE-2023-45744 affects Peplink Smart Reader Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45744?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-45744 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-45744 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-50033.
When was CVE-2023-45744 published?: CVE-2023-45744 was published on 2024-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:peplink:smart_reader_firmware:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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