CVE-2023-30131 in EasyInstall
Summary
by MITRE • 10/25/2023
An issue discovered in IXP EasyInstall 6.6.14884.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary commands, gain escalated privilege, and cause other unspecified impacts via unauthenticated API calls.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/21/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-30131 represents a critical security flaw within IXP EasyInstall version 6.6.14884.0 that exposes the system to unauthorized command execution capabilities. This issue stems from inadequate authentication mechanisms within the application's API endpoints, allowing any remote attacker to exploit the system without requiring valid credentials or access tokens. The vulnerability specifically affects the software's application programming interface which handles various administrative functions and system operations through API calls that should normally require proper authentication and authorization.
The technical nature of this flaw falls under CWE-863, which describes "Incorrect Authorization" where the system fails to properly verify that an actor is authorized to perform a requested operation. In this case, the API endpoints lack proper authentication checks, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands directly through the application's interface. The vulnerability permits command injection attacks where malicious inputs can be passed through API parameters and executed with the privileges of the application itself. This creates a pathway for attackers to escalate their privileges and gain full control over the affected system, potentially leading to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive data or network resources.
The operational impact of CVE-2023-30131 extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables attackers to perform a wide range of malicious activities including but not limited to data exfiltration, system modification, privilege escalation, and potential lateral movement within network environments. The unauthenticated nature of the exploit means that attackers can leverage this vulnerability from any network location without requiring prior access or credentials, making it particularly dangerous for systems exposed to the internet or public networks. Organizations running IXP EasyInstall 6.6.14884.0 are at significant risk of unauthorized system control and potential data breaches.
Security professionals should implement immediate mitigations including applying the latest available patches from IXP EasyInstall vendors, implementing network segmentation to limit access to affected systems, and deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious API activity. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566 for malicious file execution, indicating that attackers can leverage this flaw to establish persistent access and execute malicious payloads. Additional protective measures include implementing API rate limiting, deploying web application firewalls, and conducting regular security assessments to identify and remediate similar authentication weaknesses in other systems. Organizations should also consider implementing zero-trust network architectures that require continuous verification of all system access requests regardless of their origin or previous authentication status.