GL.iNet Device 1.00.220412.00 Installation access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GL.iNet Device. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Installation Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-31471. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GL.iNet Device. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Installation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices before 3.216. Through the software installation feature, it is possible to install arbitrary software, such as a reverse shell, because the restrictions on the available package list are limited to client-side verification. It is possible to install software from the filesystem, the package list, or a URL.

The weakness was disclosed 05/10/2023. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-31471 since 04/28/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 3.216 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-35776). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Device 3.216

Timelineinfo

04/28/2023 🔍
05/10/2023 +12 days 🔍
05/10/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/25/2025 +960 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-31471 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-31471
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-228592
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2023 18:19
Updated: 12/25/2025 23:18
Changes: 05/10/2023 18:19 (39), 06/02/2023 10:37 (11), 01/27/2025 23:11 (27), 12/25/2025 23:18 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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