Overview
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2023-7209, has been identified in the Uniway Router up to version 2.0. This vulnerability resides in the file /boaform/device_reset.cgi of the Device Reset Handler and can lead to a denial of service attack. This severe issue could potentially result in system compromise or data leakage, posing a significant threat to any systems utilizing the affected router.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2023-7209
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Denial of service leading to potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Uniway Router | Up to 2.0
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability in the Uniway Router is located within an unknown functionality of the /boaform/device_reset.cgi file. This flaw can be exploited remotely, without any user interaction or special privileges, to cause a denial of service attack. The exploitation procedure involves manipulating the input to the Device Reset Handler, which then leads to unexpected system behavior and potential system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited:
POST /boaform/device_reset.cgi HTTP/1.1
Host: target_router_IP
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded
device_reset=1&payload=<malicious_payload>In this example, `
Mitigation Measures
As the vendor has not responded with a patch, the recommended immediate mitigation measure is to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS). These can help to filter out malicious traffic and protect the router from being exploited. However, these are temporary solutions and it is advised to keep an eye out for an official patch from the vendor, which would provide the most comprehensive fix for the vulnerability.
