CVE-2023-27826
CWE-78Published: April 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
SeowonIntech SWC 5100W WIMAX Bootloader 1.18.19.0, HW 0.0.7.0, and FW 1.11.0.1, 1.9.9.4 are vulnerable to OS Command Injection. which allows attackers to take over the system with root privilege by abusing doSystem() function.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-27826 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2023-27826. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-27826 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts