CVE-2023-22804

Name: CVE-2023-22804
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-15T18:15:11.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22804 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 is missing authentication to create users on the PLC. This could allow an attacker to create and use an account with elevated privileges and take control of the device. . EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 is missing authentication to create users on the PLC. This could allow an attacker to create and use an account with elevated privileges and take control of the device.

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

0.71%

48.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ls-Electric	Xbc-Dn32u Firmware	01.80

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-040-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-040-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22804?

How severe is CVE-2023-22804?

CVE-2023-22804 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22804?

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