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CVE-2023-28771

Improper error message handling in Zyxel ZyWALL/USG series firmware versions 4.60 through 4.73, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35, and ATP series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.35, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute some OS commands remotely by sending crafted packets to an affected device.

CVSS 9.8 · CriticalBuzz score 69.5KEV listed

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Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 69.5

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Buzz score components · mention 30.0 · diversity 14.5 · KEV 25.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Mention score
30.0
26 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
14.5
5 sources across 2 categories
KEV score
25.0
Known exploited vulnerability present
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
0.0
0 repos · best confidence N/A
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Evidence

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  • A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Iran confirmed it shut down internet to protect the country against cyberattacks Godfather Android trojan uses […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comJun 22, 2025, 3:06 PM
  • GreyNoise warns of a spike in exploitation attempts targeting a two-year-old vulnerability in Zyxel firewalls.

    newswww.securityweek.comJun 17, 2025, 1:23 PM
  • GreyNoise researchers have observed exploit attempts targeting the remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2023-28771 in Zyxel devices. On June 16, GreyNoise researchers detected exploit attempts targeting CVE-2023-28771 (CVSS score 9.8), a remote code execution flaw impacting Zyxel IKE decoders over UDP port 500. “Exploitation attempts against CVE-2023-28771 were minimal throughout recent weeks. On June 16, GreyNoise observed […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comJun 17, 2025, 10:34 AM
  • ‍On June 16, GreyNoise observed exploit attempts targeting CVE-2023-28771 — a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Zyxel Internet Key Exchange (IKE) packet decoders over UDP port 500.

    vendorwww.greynoise.ioJun 16, 2025, 12:00 AM
  • Infostealers increasingly impact global securityHelp Net Security

    Check Point Software’s latest threat index reveals a significant rise in infostealers like Lumma Stealer, while mobile malware like Necro continues to pose a significant threat, highlighting the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals across the globe. Last month researchers discovered an infection chain where fake CAPTCHA pages are being utilized to distribute Lumma Stealer malware, which has climbed to 4th place in the monthly top malware rankings. This campaign is notable for its global reach, … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comNov 13, 2024, 1:08 PM
  • Forescout experts questioned the attribution of cyber attacks that targeted the energy sector in Denmark in 2023 to the Russia-linked Sandworm. Forescout experts shared findings from their analysis of the cyber attacks that targeted the energy sector in Denmark in 2023, attributing them to the Russia-linked Sandworm. In May, Danish critical infrastructure faced the biggest […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comJan 14, 2024, 4:40 PM
  • Researchers find no direct link between Russian APT Sandworm and last year’s attacks on Denmark’s critical infrastructure.

    newswww.securityweek.comJan 12, 2024, 11:42 AM
  • Danish critical infrastructure was hit by the largest cyber attack on record that hit the country, according to Denmark’s SektorCERT. In May, Danish critical infrastructure faced the biggest cyber attack on record that hit the country, reported SektorCERT, Denmark’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) for the critical infrastructure sectors. A first wave of attacks […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comNov 14, 2023, 8:30 PM
  • The Danish energy sector has suffered what is believed to be the most extensive cyberattack in Danish history, according to SektorCERT. Danish energy sector under attack SektorCERT, an organization owned and funded by Danish critical infrastructure (CI) companies, uses a network of 270 sensors implemented across the country and these organizations to monitor internet traffic and detect possible cyberattacks. From this vantage point, in May 2023, they detected three waves of attacks targeting companies in … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comNov 14, 2023, 6:10 PM
  • Denmark’s SektorCERT association shares details on a coordinated attack against the country’s energy sector.

    newswww.securityweek.comNov 14, 2023, 10:56 AM
  • 13th November – Threat Intelligence ReportCheck Point Research

    For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 13th November, please download our Threat_Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES US unit of China’s largest bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted some of its financial services systems, reportedly affecting liquidity in US Treasuries. […]

    vendorresearch.checkpoint.comNov 13, 2023, 11:21 AM
  • A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Multiple DDoS botnets were observed targeting Zyxel devices CISA warns of attacks against Citrix NetScaler ADC […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comJul 23, 2023, 2:36 PM
  • Researchers warn of several DDoS botnets exploiting a critical flaw tracked as CVE-2023-28771 in Zyxel devices. Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researchers warned of multiple DDoS botnets exploiting a vulnerability impacting multiple Zyxel firewalls. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-28771 (CVSS score: 9.8), is a command injection issue that could potentially allow an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comJul 22, 2023, 5:02 PM
  • Multiple DDoS botnets have been observed targeting CVE-2023-28771, a Zyxel firewall vulnerability patched in April.

    newswww.securityweek.comJul 20, 2023, 1:24 PM
  • Zyxel released security updates to address a critical vulnerability affecting its network-attached storage (NAS) devices. Zyxel released security updates to address a critical security flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-27992 (CVSS score: 9.8), affecting its network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The vulnerability is a pre-authentication command injection issue that impacts the Zyxel NAS326 firmware versions prior to V5.21(AAZF.14)C0, NAS540 firmware […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comJun 20, 2023, 2:08 PM
  • Zyxel urges customers to update ATP, USG Flex, VPN, and ZyWALL/USG firewalls to prevent exploitation of recent vulnerabilities.

    newswww.securityweek.comJun 5, 2023, 12:41 PM
  • Zyxel has published guidance for protecting firewall and VPN devices from the ongoing attacks recently discovered. Zyxel has published guidance for protecting firewall and VPN devices from ongoing attacks exploiting CVE-2023-28771, CVE-2023-33009, and CVE-2023-33010 vulnerabilities. “Simultaneously, Zyxel has been urging users to install the patches through multiple channels, including issuing several security advisory newsletters to registered users […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comJun 4, 2023, 8:45 AM
  • Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: MOVEit Transfer zero-day attacks: The latest info Progress Software has updated the security advisory and confirmed that the vulnerability (still without a CVE number) is a SQL injection vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer web application that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorized access to MOVEit Transfer’s database. Penetration tester develops AWS-based automated cracking rig Building a custom cracking … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comJun 4, 2023, 8:00 AM
  • Zyxel firewalls under attack by Mirai-like botnetHelp Net Security

    CVE-2023-28771, the critical command injection vulnerability affecting many Zyxel firewalls, is being actively exploited by a Mirai-like botnet, and has been added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. About CVE-2023-28771 CVE-2023-28771 is a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute OS commands remotely by sending crafted IKE (Internet Key Exchange) packets to an affected device. Fixed by Zyxel in April 2023, it was expected to be quickly exploited by attackers once technical write-ups and … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comJun 1, 2023, 8:41 AM
  • Threat actors are actively exploiting a command injection flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-28771, in Zyxel firewalls to install malware. Threat actors are actively attempting to exploit a command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28771, that impacts Zyxel firewalls. Their objective is to leverage this vulnerability to deploy and install malware on the affected systems.US CISA added the […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comJun 1, 2023, 7:24 AM
  • Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO on key drivers for Wi-Fi adoption in enterprise networks This Help Net Security interview with Tiago Rodrigues, CEO at Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), delves into the future of enterprise networking, exploring the significant role of Wi-Fi 6E and Private 5G. Navigating the quantum leap in cybersecurity In this Help Net Security interview, we sit down with … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comMay 28, 2023, 8:00 AM
  • A Mirai botnet has been exploiting a recently patched vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-28771 to hack many Zyxel firewalls.

    newswww.securityweek.comMay 26, 2023, 10:31 AM
  • Zyxel fixed two critical flaws in multiple firewall and VPN products that can lead to remote code execution or cause a DoS condition. Zyxel addressed two critical buffer overflow vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2023-33009 and CVE-2023-33010, that affect several of its firewall and VPN products. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can can trigger the flaws to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comMay 25, 2023, 8:15 PM
  • A recently fixed command injection vulnerability (CVE-2023-28771) affecting a variety Zyxel firewalls may soon be exploited in the wild, Rapid7 researchers have warned, after publishing a technical analysis and a PoC script that triggers the vulnerability and achieves a reverse root shell. About CVE-2023-28771 CVE-2023-28771 affects: Zyxel APT, USG FLEX, and VPN firewalls running versions v4.60 to v5.35 of the ZDL firmware, and Zyxel ZyWALL/USG gateways/firewalls running ZLD v4.60 to v4.73 These firewall devices monitor … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comMay 22, 2023, 10:28 AM
  • A vulnerability impacting Zyxel firewalls, tracked as CVE-2023-28771, can be exploited to execute arbitary code on vulnerable devices. Researchers from TRAPA Security have discovered a critical remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-28771 (CVSS score 9.8), impacting Zyxel Firewall. The vulnerability is an improper error message handling in Zyxel ZyWALL/USG series firmware versions 4.60 through 4.73, […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comApr 28, 2023, 1:49 PM
  • A critical-severity vulnerability in Zyxel’s ATP, USG FLEX, VPN, and ZyWALL/USG firewalls can be exploited remotely for OS command execution.

    newswww.securityweek.comApr 28, 2023, 8:39 AM

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