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CVE-2023-23901

6.5 · MEDIUM

Improper following of a certificate's chain of trust exists in SkyBridge MB-A200 firmware Ver.

Published May 10, 2023CWE-295EPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2023-23901 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 10, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper following of a certificate's chain of trust exists in SkyBridge MB-A200 firmware Ver. 01.00.05 and earlier, and SkyBridge BASIC MB-A130 firmware Ver. 1.4.1 and earlier, which may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to eavesdrop on or alter the communication sent to the WebUI of the product.

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-2023-23901?

CVE-2023-23901 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 10, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-23901?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, 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-2023-23901?

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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