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CriticalPublic exploit

Command Injection in LB-LINK /goform/set_LimitClient_cfg

IdentifiersCVE-2023-26801CWE-77· Improper Neutralization of Special…

CVE-2023-26801 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability affecting multiple LB-LINK router firmware versions: BL-AC1900_2.0 v1.0.1, BL-WR9000 v2.4.9, BL-X26 v1.2.5, and BL-LTE300 v1.0.8. The flaw is present in the /goform/set_LimitClient_cfg HTTP endpoint, where the mac, time1, and time2 parameters are not properly neutralized before being used in command execution context. A remote attacker can send a crafted HTTP POST request to inject shell metacharacters or appended commands via these parameters, resulting in arbitrary command execution on the device. Supporting reporting indicates the vulnerability has been observed in botnet exploitation chains used to download and execute Mirai-family payloads.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation can result in full compromise of the affected router. Because the issue enables arbitrary command execution and is remotely reachable without authentication or user interaction, an attacker can execute system commands with the privileges of the vulnerable web service, which on embedded router platforms commonly yields complete device control. This can lead to theft or modification of configuration and traffic data, installation of malware, enrollment of the device into a botnet, persistence, service disruption, and use of the router as infrastructure for further attacks. Available scoring and enrichment indicate high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with total technical impact.

Mitigation

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Until remediation is completed, restrict access to the router management interface and specifically to the vulnerable web endpoint from untrusted networks. Disable internet exposure of administrative HTTP/HTTPS services, place management interfaces behind VPN or trusted internal networks only, and enforce network ACLs or firewall rules limiting access to known administrator hosts. Monitor for suspicious POST requests to /goform/set_LimitClient_cfg, especially requests containing shell metacharacters or command strings in mac, time1, or time2 parameters. If exposure cannot be eliminated and no patch exists, the most effective mitigation is device replacement.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade affected LB-LINK devices to a vendor-fixed firmware version if one is available from LB-LINK. If no patched firmware is available for a given model or the device is end-of-life, replace the device with supported hardware. Review vendor advisories and firmware release notes specifically for fixes to /goform/set_LimitClient_cfg command injection handling. After patching or replacement, audit devices for signs of compromise, including unexpected processes, modified startup scripts, unknown outbound connections, and unauthorized configuration changes, because exploitation has been publicly documented and observed in the wild.
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VendorProductType
Lb-LinkBl-Ac1900 Firmwareoperating_system
Lb-LinkBl-Lte300 Firmwareoperating_system
Lb-LinkBl-Wr9000 Firmwareoperating_system
Lb-LinkBl-X26 Firmwareoperating_system

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