CVE-2023-5642

Name: CVE-2023-5642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-18T16:15:08.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 16.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

16.65%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

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: Oct 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-5642?

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Source: NVD / NIST