CVE-2023-49230

Name: CVE-2023-49230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-28T04:15:08.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49230 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. A missing authorization check in captive portals allows attackers to modify the portals' configurations without prior authentication.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. A missing authorization check in captive portals allows attackers to modify the portals' configurations without prior authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Peplink	Balance Two Firmware	< 8.4.0

References

https://www.synacktiv.com/publications%253Ffield_tags_target_id%253D4Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/synacktiv-peplink-multiple-vulnerabilities.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/publications%253Ffield_tags_target_id%253D4Third Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/synacktiv-peplink-multiple-vulnerabilities.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49230?

An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. A missing authorization check in captive portals allows attackers to modify the portals' configurations without prior authentication.

How severe is CVE-2023-49230?

CVE-2023-49230 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49230?

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-2023-49230?

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Source: NVD / NIST