CVE-2023-43842

Name: CVE-2023-43842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-28T19:15:09.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43842 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect access control in the account management function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to alter user and administrator accounts credentials via HTTP POST request.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect access control in the account management function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to alter user and administrator accounts credentials via HTTP POST request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aten	Pe6208 Firmware	>= 2.3.228, < 2.4.239

References

https://github.com/setersora/pe6208Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/setersora/pe6208Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43842?

How severe is CVE-2023-43842?

CVE-2023-43842 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43842?

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