CVE-2023-5246

Name: CVE-2023-5246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-23T13:15:09.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5246 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in SICK Flexi Soft Gateways with Partnumbers 1044073, 1127717, 1130282, 1044074, 1121597, 1099832, 1051432, 1127487, 1069070, 1112296, 1044072, 1121596, 1099830 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to potentially impact the availability, integrity and confidentiality of the gateways via an authentication bypass by capture-replay.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in SICK Flexi Soft Gateways with Partnumbers 1044073, 1127717, 1130282, 1044074, 1121597, 1099832, 1051432, 1127487, 1069070, 1112296, 1044072, 1121596, 1099830 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to potentially impact the availability, integrity and confidentiality of the gateways via an authentication bypass by capture-replay.

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

0.78%

51.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sick	Fx0-Gent00000 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gent00010 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gent00030 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Get00000 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Get00010 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gmod00000 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gmod00010 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gmod00030 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gpnt00000 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gpnt00010 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gpnt00030 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gepr00000 Firmware	All versions
Sick	Fx0-Gepr00010 Firmware	All versions

References

https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0011.jsonVendor Advisory
https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0011.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://sick.com/psirtVendor Advisory
https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0011.jsonVendor Advisory
https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0011.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://sick.com/psirtVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5246?

How severe is CVE-2023-5246?

CVE-2023-5246 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5246?

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