CVE-2023-21409

Name: CVE-2023-21409
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-03T07:15:12.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-21409 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Due to insufficient file permissions, unprivileged users could gain access to unencrypted administrator credentials allowing the configuration of the application. . EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Due to insufficient file permissions, unprivileged users could gain access to unencrypted administrator credentials allowing the configuration of the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Axis	License Plate Verifier	<= 2.8.3

References

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-21409?

Due to insufficient file permissions, unprivileged users could gain access to unencrypted administrator credentials allowing the configuration of the application.

How severe is CVE-2023-21409?

CVE-2023-21409 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21409?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-21409?

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Source: NVD / NIST