CVE-2023-42493

Name: CVE-2023-42493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-25T18:17:31.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42493 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. EisBaer Scada - CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EisBaer Scada - CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password

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

0.43%

34.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-256

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Busbaer	Eisbaer Scada	<= 3.0.6433.1964

References

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisoriesThird Party Advisory
https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisoriesThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42493?

EisBaer Scada - CWE-256: Plaintext Storage of a Password

How severe is CVE-2023-42493?

CVE-2023-42493 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42493?

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-2023-42493?

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Source: NVD / NIST