Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects Digiever DS-2105 Pro 3.1.0.71-11 devices and can allow command injection through a device CGI endpoint. CISA lists it in KEV, so exploitation is confirmed. The affected product is described as unsupported, making replacement or strict isolation more realistic than relying on routine patching.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for exposed devices because CISA KEV confirms exploitation and the product is unsupported. Prioritize finding, isolating, and replacing affected devices over waiting for a normal patch cycle.
Technical view
CVE-2023-52163 is a high-severity command injection issue in Digiever DS-2105 Pro 3.1.0.71-11 time_tzsetup.cgi. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high CIA impact. The source metadata also lists CWE-862, indicating an authorization-related weakness.
Likely exposure
Highest exposure is internet-reachable or broadly reachable Digiever DS-2105 Pro 3.1.0.71-11 devices, especially where accounts exist with low privileges. Evidence does not identify other affected products.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by CISA KEV. Fortinet’s referenced advisory also frames related activity around IoT devices, but the bundle does not provide enough detail to describe techniques, scale, or specific attacker procedures.
Researcher notes
The record names command injection, while the CWE is CWE-862. Affected CPE data is absent, so validation should rely on model and firmware evidence. Do not generalize beyond Digiever DS-2105 Pro 3.1.0.71-11 without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory for Digiever DS-2105 Pro 3.1.0.71-11 devices.
- Remove affected unsupported devices from internet exposure.
- Restrict access to trusted management networks only.
- Plan replacement or retirement of unsupported affected hardware.
- Check vendor and referenced advisories for any available guidance.
- Monitor for unusual device administration or outbound activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm device model and firmware version from asset records.
- Check external exposure using approved asset inventory tooling.
- Review access controls around device management interfaces.
- Look for evidence of unexpected configuration or account changes.
- Compare findings against CISA KEV and referenced advisories.
Public sources used
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CISA KEV status
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.txone.com/blog/digiever-fixes-sorely-needed/CVE reference
- https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/digiever-fix-that-iot-thingCVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-52163CVE reference · government-resource
- https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/shadowv2-casts-a-shadow-over-iot-devicesCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
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