CVE-2023-33271
CWE-78Published: October 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was discovered in DTS Monitoring 3.57.0. The parameter common_name within the SSL Certificate check function is vulnerable to OS command injection (blind).
Risk Analysis
DTS Monitoring 3.57.0 is susceptible to blind OS command injection via the common_name parameter in the SSL Certificate check function. This critical 9.8 CVSS flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute system commands.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply the latest security updates for DTS Monitoring to address this command injection flaw.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-33271 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
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 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-33271 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts