CVE-2023-53964

Description

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x contains an unauthenticated vulnerability in the /usr/cgi-bin/restorefactory.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to reset device configuration. Attackers can send a POST request to the endpoint with specific data to trigger a factory reset and bypass authentication, gaining full system control.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sound4	impact_firmware	All
sound4	impact	All
sound4	impact_firmware	All
sound4	impact	All
sound4	pulse_firmware	All
sound4	pulse	All
sound4	pulse_firmware	All
sound4	pulse	All
sound4	first_firmware	All
sound4	first	All
sound4	first_firmware	All
sound4	first	All
sound4	impact_eco_firmware	All
sound4	impact_eco	All
sound4	pulse_eco_firmware	All
sound4	pulse_eco	All
sound4	big_voice4_firmware	All
sound4	big_voice4	All
sound4	big_voice2_firmware	All
sound4	big_voice2	All
sound4	wm2_firmware	All
sound4	wm2	All
sound4	stream_extension	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51174 https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5742.php https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5742.php

Other References

https://web.archive.org/web/20221207074555/https://www.sound4.com/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-impactfirstpulseeco-x-unauthenticated-factory-reset-vulnerability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53964? +

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x contains an unauthenticated vulnerability in the /usr/cgi-bin/restorefactory.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to reset device configuration. Attackers can send a POST request to the endpoint with specific data to trigger a factory reset and bypass authentication, gaining full system control. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-53964? +

CVE-2023-53964 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53964? +

CVE-2023-53964 affects products from sound4, specifically: big_voice2, big_voice2_firmware, big_voice4, big_voice4_firmware, first, first_firmware, impact, impact_eco, impact_eco_firmware, impact_firmware, pulse, pulse_eco, pulse_eco_firmware, pulse_firmware, stream_extension, wm2, wm2_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53964? +

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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