CVE-2023-24022

Name: CVE-2023-24022
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-26T21:18:15.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24022 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Baicells Nova 227, Nova 233, and Nova 243 LTE TDD eNodeB devices with firmware through RTS/RTD 3.7.11.3 have hardcoded credentials that are easily discovered and can be used by remote attackers to authenticate via ssh. (The credentials are stored in the firmware, encrypted by the crypt function.) . EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Baicells Nova 227, Nova 233, and Nova 243 LTE TDD eNodeB devices with firmware through RTS/RTD 3.7.11.3 have hardcoded credentials that are easily discovered and can be used by remote attackers to authenticate via ssh. (The credentials are stored in the firmware, encrypted by the crypt function.)

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

1.56%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Baicells	Rtd Firmware	< 3.7.11.6
Baicells	Rts Firmware	< 3.7.11.6

References

https://baicells.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6188324645780-2023-1-17-Hard-Coded-Credential-Crypt-VulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://img.baicells.com//Upload/20230118/FILE/BaiBS_RTS_3.7.11.6.IMG.IMGRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://img.baicells.com//Upload/20230118/FILE/BaiBS_RTS_3.7.11.6_Changelog.PDF.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://baicells.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6188324645780-2023-1-17-Hard-Coded-Credential-Crypt-VulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://img.baicells.com//Upload/20230118/FILE/BaiBS_RTS_3.7.11.6.IMG.IMGRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://img.baicells.com//Upload/20230118/FILE/BaiBS_RTS_3.7.11.6_Changelog.PDF.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24022?

How severe is CVE-2023-24022?

CVE-2023-24022 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24022?

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