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CVE-2023-53964

9.8 · CRITICAL

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x contains an unauthenticated vulnerability in the /usr/cgi-bin/restorefactory.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to reset device configuration.

Published Dec 22, 2025CWE-306EPSS 0.98%

Overview

CVE-2023-53964 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 22, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x contains an unauthenticated vulnerability in the /usr/cgi-bin/restorefactory.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to reset device configuration. Attackers can send a POST request to the endpoint with specific data to trigger a factory reset and bypass authentication, gaining full system control.

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.

References

Refweb.archive.org/web/20221207074555/https://www.sound4.com/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/51174Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-impactfirstpulseeco-x-unauthenticated-factory-reset-vulnerabilityRefwww.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5742.phpRefwww.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5742.php

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53964?

CVE-2023-53964 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 22, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-53964?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-53964?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-53964?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-53964 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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