CVE-2023-22618

Name: CVE-2023-22618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-04T12:15:10.3+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22618 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. If Security Hardening guide rules are not followed, then Nokia WaveLite products allow a local user to create new users with administrative privileges by manipulating a web request. This affects (for example) WaveLite Metro 200 and Fan, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and Fans, WaveLite Metro 200 and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 NE and F2B fans, and WaveLite Metro 200 NE OPS and F2B fans.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

If Security Hardening guide rules are not followed, then Nokia WaveLite products allow a local user to create new users with administrative privileges by manipulating a web request. This affects (for example) WaveLite Metro 200 and Fan, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and Fans, WaveLite Metro 200 and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 NE and F2B fans, and WaveLite Metro 200 NE OPS and F2B fans.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nokia	Wavelite Metro 200 And Fan Firmware	< r2.1.1
Nokia	Wavelite Metro 200 Ops And Fans Firmware	< r2.1.1
Nokia	Wavelite Metro 200 And F2b Fans Firmware	< r2.1.1
Nokia	Wavelite Metro 200 Ops And F2b Fans Firmware	< r2.1.1
Nokia	Wavelite Metro 200 Ne And F2b Fans Firmware	< r2.1.1
Nokia	Wavelite Metro 200 Ne Ops And F2b Fans Firmware	< r2.1.1

References

https://nokia.comProduct
https://www.nokia.com/about-us/security-and-privacy/product-security-advisory/cve-2023-22618/Vendor Advisory
https://nokia.comProduct
https://www.nokia.com/about-us/security-and-privacy/product-security-advisory/cve-2023-22618/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22618?

How severe is CVE-2023-22618?

CVE-2023-22618 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22618?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST