How severe is CVE-2023-49226?

CVE-2023-49226 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-2023-49226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49226?

CVE-2023-49226 affects Peplink Balance Two Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49226?

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-2023-49226 published?

CVE-2023-49226 was published on 2023-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49226

CVE-2023-49226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peplink Balance Two 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Peplink Balance Two Firmware
Published: 2023-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Command injection in the traceroute feature of the administration console allows users with admin privileges to execute arbitrary commands as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49226?: An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Command injection in the traceroute feature of the administration console allows users with admin privileges to execute arbitrary commands as root.
How severe is CVE-2023-49226?: CVE-2023-49226 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-2023-49226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49226?: CVE-2023-49226 affects Peplink Balance Two Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49226?: 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-2023-49226 published?: CVE-2023-49226 was published on 2023-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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