CVE-2023-53960

Name: CVE-2023-53960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-22T22:16:00.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53960 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco version 2.x contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the 'index.php' authentication mechanism that allows attackers to manipulate login credentials. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the 'password' POST parameter to bypass authentication and potentially gain unauthorized access to the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco version 2.x contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the 'index.php' authentication mechanism that allows attackers to manipulate login credentials. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code through the 'password' POST parameter to bypass authentication and potentially gain unauthorized access to the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

9.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sound4	First Firmware	2.15
Sound4	First Firmware	1.69
Sound4	Impact Eco Firmware	1.16
Sound4	Pulse Eco Firmware	1.16
Sound4	Big Voice4 Firmware	1.2
Sound4	Big Voice2 Firmware	1.30
Sound4	Wm2 Firmware	1.11
Sound4	Impact Firmware	2.15
Sound4	Impact Firmware	1.69
Sound4	Pulse Firmware	2.15
Sound4	Pulse Firmware	1.69
Sound4	Stream Extension	2.4.29

References

https://web.archive.org/web/20221207074555/https://www.sound4.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51171Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-impactfirstpulseeco-x-sql-injection-via-authentication-bypassThird Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5726.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5726.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53960?

How severe is CVE-2023-53960?

CVE-2023-53960 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53960?

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