CVE-2023-5142
CVE-2023-5142 is a low-severity vulnerability in H3c Gr-1100-p Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- CVSS v2: 2.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: H3c Gr-1100-p Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in H3C GR-1100-P, GR-1108-P, GR-1200W, GR-1800AX, GR-2200, GR-3200, GR-5200, GR-8300, ER2100n, ER2200G2, ER3200G2, ER3260G2, ER5100G2, ER5200G2 and ER6300G2 up to 20230908. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /userLogin.asp of the component Config File Handler. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240238 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5142?
- A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in H3C GR-1100-P, GR-1108-P, GR-1200W, GR-1800AX, GR-2200, GR-3200, GR-5200, GR-8300, ER2100n, ER2200G2, ER3200G2, ER3260G2, ER5100G2, ER5200G2 and ER6300G2 up to 20230908. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /userLogin.asp of the component Config File Handler. The manipulation leads to path traversal. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-240238 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5142?
- CVE-2023-5142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-5142 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5142?
- CVE-2023-5142 primarily affects H3c Gr-1100-p Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5142?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-5142 published?
- CVE-2023-5142 was published on 2023-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/CJCniubi666/H3C-ER/blob/main/README.md
- https://github.com/yinsel/CVE-H3C-Report
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240238
- https://vuldb.com/?id.240238
Affected products (15)
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:gr-1100-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:gr-1108-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:gr-1200w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:gr-1800ax_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:gr-2200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:gr-3200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:gr-5200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:gr-8300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:er3260g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:er5200g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:er3200g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:er2100n_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:er6300g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:er5100g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:h3c:er2200g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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