CVE-2023-49228

Medium

Description

An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute arbitrary commands as root.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.4
Exploit probability—
ProductPeplink Balance Two Firmware
PublishedDec 28, 2023
First seenDec 28, 2023

How to fix

Update
  • peplink balance_two_firmware8.4.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
peplink balance_two_firmwarev < 8.4.08.4.0

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CVE-2023-49228 · Peplink Balance Two Firmware · Dark Radar