PT-2024-13229 · Peplink · Peplink Smart Reader

Matt Wiseman

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Published

2024-04-17

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Updated

2025-08-21

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CVE-2023-45209

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

VectorAV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Peplink Smart Reader version 1.2.0
Description An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web interface functionality of the /cgi-bin/download config.cgi endpoint. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Recommendations For Peplink Smart Reader version 1.2.0, consider restricting access to the /cgi-bin/download config.cgi endpoint until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using this endpoint to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Improper Access Control

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-45209

Affected Products

Peplink Smart Reader