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CVE-2023-49223

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2023-49223 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Precor touchscreen console P62, P80, and P82 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information because the root password is stored in /etc/passwd. An attacker could exploit this to extract files and obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Precor touchscreen console P62, P80, and P82 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information because the root password is stored in /etc/passwd. An attacker could exploit this to extract files and obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49223?
Precor touchscreen console P62, P80, and P82 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information because the root password is stored in /etc/passwd. An attacker could exploit this to extract files and obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2023-49223?
CVE-2023-49223 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49223?
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