CVE-2023-26609: ABUS TVIP 20000-21150 devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in th

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HIGH 7.2MITIGATE

CVE-2023-26609 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting tvip 20000-21150 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ABUS TVIP 20000-21150 devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the /cgi-bin/mft/wireless_mft ap field.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	38.7% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: abus

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-27 02:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

abus tvip 20000-21150 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ABUS Security Camera TVIP 20000-21150 - LFI_ RCE and SSH Root Access

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-26609?

tvip 20000-21150 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-26609 being exploited?

CVE-2023-26609 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-26609 affect?

CVE-2023-26609 affects tvip 20000-21150 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). ABUS TVIP 20000-21150 devices allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the /cgi-bin/mft/wireless_mft ap field.

How urgent is CVE-2023-26609?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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