CVE-2023-43478
moderate-risk
Published 2023-09-20
fake_upload.cgi on the Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 (Arcadyan LH1000), firmware versions < 0.18.15r, allows unauthenticated attackers to upload firmware images and configuration backups, which could allow them to alter the firmware or the configuration on the device, ultimately leading to code execution as root.
Do I need to act?
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4.1% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
8
CVSS 8.8/10
High
ADJACENT_NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (2)
39
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
27/34 · High
Exploitability
7/34 · Low
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal