CVE-2023-43491

MEDIUM
Published Apr 17, 2024 Modified Nov 4, 2025 CWE-284

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/debug_dump.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). 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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor Product
peplink smart_reader_firmware
peplink smart_reader

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43491? +
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web interface /cgi-bin/debug_dump.cgi functionality of Peplink Smart Reader v1.2.0 (in QEMU). 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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-43491? +
CVE-2023-43491 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43491? +
CVE-2023-43491 affects products from peplink, specifically: smart_reader, smart_reader_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-43491? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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