A buffer overflow vulnerability in the “fbwifi_forward.cgi” CGI program of Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.35, USG FLEX 50(W) firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35, USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35, and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.35, which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause DoS conditions by sending a crafted HTTP request if the Facebook WiFi function were enabled on an affected device.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 24 products from zyxel, from zyxel, from zyxel and 21 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-04-24T17:15:09.690
2024-11-21T07:45:38.473
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 7.5 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | zyxel | usg_flex_100_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | usg_flex_100 | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | usg_flex_100w_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | usg_flex_100w | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | usg_flex_200_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | usg_flex_200 | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | usg_flex_50_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | usg_flex_50 | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | usg_flex_50w_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | usg_flex_50w | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | usg_flex_500_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | usg_flex_500 | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | usg_flex_700_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | usg_flex_700 | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | vpn100_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | vpn100 | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | vpn1000_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | vpn1000 | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | vpn300_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | vpn300 | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | vpn50_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | vpn50 | - | No |
| Operating System | zyxel | usg_20w-vpn_firmware | ≤ 5.35 | Yes |
| Hardware | zyxel | usg_20w-vpn | - | No |
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