What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-36623?

CVE-2023-36623 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-36623?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-36623. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Miniserver Go Gen 2 Firmware CVE-2023-36623

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2023-07-05 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Miniserver Go Gen 2 Firmware

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 05, 2023 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

The root password of the Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2 before 14.2 is calculated using hard-coded secrets and the MAC address. This allows a local user to calculate the root password and escalate privileges.

AnalysisAI

The root password of the Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2 before 14.2 is calculated using hard-coded secrets and the MAC address. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and 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 root password of the Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2 before 14.2 is calculated using hard-coded secrets and the MAC address. This allows a local user to calculate the root password and escalate privileges. Affected products include: Loxone Miniserver Go Gen 2 Firmware. Version information: before 14.2.

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.