CVE-2023-28895

Name: CVE-2023-28895
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-01T14:15:07.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28895 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The password for access to the debugging console of the PoWer Controller chip (PWC) of the MIB3 infotainment is hard-coded in the firmware. The console allows attackers with physical access to the MIB3 unit to gain full control over the PWC chip. Vulnerability found on Škoda Superb III (3V3) - 2.0 TDI manufactured in 2022.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The password for access to the debugging console of the PoWer Controller chip (PWC) of the MIB3 infotainment is hard-coded in the firmware. The console allows attackers with physical access to the MIB3 unit to gain full control over the PWC chip. Vulnerability found on Škoda Superb III (3V3) - 2.0 TDI manufactured in 2022.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

23.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Preh	Mib3 Firmware	< 0304

References

https://asrg.io/security-advisories/hard-coded-password-for-access-to-power-controller-chip-memory/Third Party Advisory
https://asrg.io/security-advisories/hard-coded-password-for-access-to-power-controller-chip-memory/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28895?

How severe is CVE-2023-28895?

CVE-2023-28895 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28895?

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