CVE-2023-43849

Name: CVE-2023-43849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-28T19:15:09.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-43849 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect access control in firmware upgrade function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to submit a firmware image via HTTP POST requests. This may result in DoS or remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect access control in firmware upgrade function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to submit a firmware image via HTTP POST requests. This may result in DoS or remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.50%

39.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

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-2023-43849?

How severe is CVE-2023-43849?

CVE-2023-43849 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43849?

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