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CVE-2023-23545

5.3 · MEDIUM

Missing authentication for critical function exists in T&D Corporation and ESPEC MIC CORP.

Published May 23, 2023CWE-306EPSS 0.83%

Overview

CVE-2023-23545 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 23, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Missing authentication for critical function exists in T&D Corporation and ESPEC MIC CORP. data logger products, which may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to alter the product settings without authentication. Affected products and versions are as follows: T&D Corporation data logger products (TR-71W/72W all firmware versions, RTR-5W all firmware versions, WDR-7 all firmware versions, WDR-3 all firmware versions, and WS-2 all firmware versions), and ESPEC MIC CORP. data logger products (RT-12N/RS-12N all firmware versions, RT-22BN all firmware versions, and TEU-12N all firmware versions).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23545?

CVE-2023-23545 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 23, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-23545?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-23545?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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