CVE-2023-5642
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 16.65%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5642 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Advantech R-SeeNet v2.4.23 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read from and write to the snmpmon.ini file, which contains sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 16.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Advantech R-SeeNet v2.4.23 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read from and write to the snmpmon.ini file, which contains sensitive information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech | R-Seenet | 2.4.23 |
References
- https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-33Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-33Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5642?
Advantech R-SeeNet v2.4.23 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read from and write to the snmpmon.ini file, which contains sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2023-5642?
CVE-2023-5642 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5642?
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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