CVE-2023-3260
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedThe Dataprobe iBoot PDU running firmware version 1.43.03312023 or earlier is vulnerable to command injection via the `user-name` URL parameter. An authenticated malicious agent can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary command on the underlying Linux operating system.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceCommand injection vulnerability in Dataprobe iBoot PDU web interface allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary OS commands through the unsanitized `user-name` URL parameter, leading to full compromise of the underlying Linux system.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 2.6.9< 1.44.0804202< 1.44.0804202< 1.44.0804202< 1.44.0804202< 1.44.0804202< 1.44.0804202< 1.44.0804202CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify product and versionAccess the device web interface and navigate to System > About or Status > Firmware Information page. For Cyberpower Powerpanel Server, check the installed software version via the application or system inventory.Affected if The installed firmware version is below 1.44.0804202 for Dataprobe iBoot devices, or below 2.6.9 for Cyberpower Powerpanel Server.
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Verify web interface accessibilityConfirm the PDU web management interface is reachable on the network (typically ports 80/443). Check network exposure using Nmap or by reviewing firewall rules.Affected if The web interface is exposed to untrusted networks, increasing the attack surface for credentialed attackers.
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Confirm authentication is requiredTest whether the web interface prompts for login credentials before allowing access to management functions.Affected if The web interface allows unauthenticated access to management functions, which would make exploitation easier.
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Check for default or weak credentialsReview user accounts configured in the PDU or Powerpanel management interface. Attempt to determine if default manufacturer credentials are still in use.Affected if Default credentials or weak passwords are in use, allowing easier authenticated access for an attacker.
You are affected if your device runs firmware below 1.44.0804202 (Dataprobe iBoot) or Powerpanel Server below 2.6.9, and the web interface is accessible to users with credentials that could be obtained or guessed.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped1.44.08042022.6.9
Update firmware to version newer than 1.43.03312023; if immediate update is not possible, restrict network access to the PDU management interface and enforce strong authentication credentials.
iBoot PDU firmware >= 1.44.0804202 or Powerpanel Server >= 2.6.9
- 1. Identify the affected device model (iBoot PDU variant or Powerpanel Server) in your environment
- 2. Download the latest firmware from Dataprobe's official support page: https://www.dataprobe.com/iboot-pdu-support/
- 3. For iBoot PDU devices: Access the device web interface, navigate to Settings > Firmware Update, and upload version 1.44.0804202 or later
- 4. For Powerpanel Server: Update to version 2.6.9 or later following the standard software update procedure
- 5. After updating, verify the firmware version displayed in the device interface matches the patched release
- 6. Confirm the vulnerability is remediated by testing that the user-name parameter no longer accepts command injection payloads
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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