Mingyu Security Gateway prior 3.0-5.3p /log/fw_security.mds log_type command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Mingyu Security Gateway. Affected is an unknown function of the file /log/fw_security.mds. This manipulation of the argument log_type causes Remote Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-47356. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Mingyu Security Gateway and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file /log/fw_security.mds. The manipulation of the argument log_type with an unknown input leads to a remote privilege escalation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Mingyu Security Gateway before v3.0-5.3p was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the log_type parameter at /log/fw_security.mds.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-47356 since 11/06/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1202 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.0-5.3p eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-51473). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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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: Security Gateway 3.0-5.3p

Timelineinfo

11/06/2023 CVE reserved
07/17/2025 +618 days Advisory disclosed
07/17/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/25/2025 +8 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-47356 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-47356
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-316777
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2025 19:57
Updated: 07/25/2025 03:52
Changes: 07/17/2025 19:57 (53), 07/24/2025 23:07 (1), 07/25/2025 03:52 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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