CVE-2023-40930

Name: CVE-2023-40930
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-20T20:15:11.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40930 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the directory /system/bin/blkid of Skyworth v3.0 allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via mounting the Udisk to /mnt/.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the directory /system/bin/blkid of Skyworth v3.0 allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via mounting the Udisk to /mnt/.

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

1.22%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Skyworth	Skyworth Os	3.0

References

https://gist.github.com/NSnidie/2af70d58426c4563b2f11171379fdd8cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/NSnidie/2af70d58426c4563b2f11171379fdd8cExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40930?

An issue in the directory /system/bin/blkid of Skyworth v3.0 allows attackers to perform a directory traversal via mounting the Udisk to /mnt/.

How severe is CVE-2023-40930?

CVE-2023-40930 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40930?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-40930?

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Source: NVD / NIST