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CVE-2023-40463

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.63%

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CVE-2023-40463 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. When configured in debugging mode by an authenticated user with administrative privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512 hash of the common root password for that version in a directory accessible to a user with root privileges or equivalent access. . EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When configured in debugging mode by an authenticated user with administrative privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512 hash of the common root password for that version in a directory accessible to a user with root privileges or equivalent access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.63%

45.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SierrawirelessAleos<= 4.16.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40463?
When configured in debugging mode by an authenticated user with administrative privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512 hash of the common root password for that version in a directory accessible to a user with root privileges or equivalent access.
How severe is CVE-2023-40463?
CVE-2023-40463 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40463?
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