CVE-2023-30764 in KB-AHR04D
Summary
by MITRE • 06/13/2023
OS command injection vulnerability exists in KB-AHR series and KB-IRIP series. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed on the product or the device settings may be altered. Affected products and versions are as follows: KB-AHR04D versions prior to 91110.1.101106.78, KB-AHR08D versions prior to 91210.1.101106.78, KB-AHR16D versions prior to 91310.1.101106.78, KB-IRIP04A versions prior to 95110.1.100290.78A, KB-IRIP08A versions prior to 95210.1.100290.78A, and KB-IRIP16A versions prior to 95310.1.100290.78A.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/24/2025
The CVE-2023-30764 vulnerability represents a critical operating system command injection flaw affecting the KB-AHR and KB-IRIP series of network security appliances. This vulnerability resides in the authentication and configuration handling mechanisms of these industrial security devices, which are commonly deployed in critical infrastructure environments for network monitoring and access control. The affected products operate within environments where security is paramount, including industrial control systems, corporate networks, and government facilities where unauthorized access or system manipulation could have severe operational consequences.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the device's web interface and command processing components. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious input that bypasses normal authentication checks and gets interpreted as legitimate system commands. This occurs when user-supplied data containing special characters or command sequences is directly passed to system execution functions without proper sanitization or context-aware escaping. The vulnerability specifically affects the configuration management interfaces where administrators can modify device settings, network parameters, and access controls through web-based administrative portals.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized command execution, as it can lead to complete system compromise and persistent access. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary operating system commands with the privileges of the affected service account, typically root or administrator level access. This capability allows for complete system takeover, data exfiltration, configuration modification, and potential lateral movement within the network. The device settings alteration aspect means that attackers can modify network policies, access controls, and monitoring parameters, potentially creating backdoors or disabling security features. According to CWE-77 and CWE-88 classifications, this vulnerability manifests as a command injection weakness that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands and manipulate system behavior.
The attack surface for this vulnerability is particularly concerning given the industrial nature of the affected devices, which are often deployed in environments where continuous operation and security are critical. These devices typically operate 24/7 in sensitive locations where the compromise could lead to operational disruptions, data breaches, or even physical safety risks. The vulnerability affects multiple product lines with different hardware configurations but shares the same underlying software flaw, indicating a systemic issue in the development process. The specific version numbers provided suggest that this is a targeted fix for a known flaw, with the affected versions having been released prior to the patch availability, making them particularly vulnerable to exploitation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term security improvements. Organizations should immediately upgrade all affected devices to the patched versions specified in the vendor advisory, ensuring that the upgrade process includes proper validation of the patched firmware. Network segmentation and access control measures should be implemented to limit administrative access to these devices, following the principle of least privilege. The implementation of web application firewalls and input validation controls can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts, while regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other network infrastructure components. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566 for credential access through network security device compromise, highlighting the need for comprehensive defensive measures across multiple security domains.