What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28897?

CVE-2023-28897 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Superb 3 Firmware are affected by CVE-2023-28897?

Organizations using secret value used for access to critical UDS services of the MIB3 infotainment should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2023-28897, a hard-coded credentials vulnerability rated…

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-28897?

During next maintenance window: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches when convenient. Audit authentication configurations.

Superb 3 Firmware CVE-2023-28897

MEDIUM

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2024-01-12 cve@asrg.io

Authentication Bypass Superb 3 Firmware

4.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.0 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 12, 2024 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.0

DescriptionCVE.org

The secret value used for access to critical UDS services of the MIB3 infotainment is hardcoded in the firmware.

Vulnerability discovered on Škoda Superb III (3V3) - 2.0 TDI manufactured in 2022.

AnalysisAI

The secret value used for access to critical UDS services of the MIB3 infotainment is hardcoded in the firmware. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. The secret value used for access to critical UDS services of the MIB3 infotainment is hardcoded in the firmware. Vulnerability discovered on Škoda Superb III (3V3) - 2.0 TDI manufactured in 2022. Affected products include: Skoda-Auto Superb 3 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.