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CVE-2023-42771

8.8 · HIGH

Authentication bypass vulnerability in ACERA 1320 firmware ver.01.26 and earlier, and ACERA 1310 firmware ver.01.26 and earlier allows a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker who can access the…

Published Oct 3, 2023CWE-287EPSS 0.37%

Overview

CVE-2023-42771 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 3, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Authentication bypass vulnerability in ACERA 1320 firmware ver.01.26 and earlier, and ACERA 1310 firmware ver.01.26 and earlier allows a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker who can access the affected product to download configuration files and/or log files, and upload configuration files and/or firmware. They are affected when running in ST(Standalone) mode.

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-2023-42771?

CVE-2023-42771 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 3, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-42771?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-42771?

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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