What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49228?

CVE-2023-49228 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-49228?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-49228. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Balance Two Firmware CVE-2023-49228

MEDIUM

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2023-12-28 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Balance Two Firmware

6.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.4 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 28, 2023 - 04:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.4

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute arbitrary commands as root.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required. 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. An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute arbitrary commands as root. Affected products include: Peplink Balance Two Firmware. Version information: before 8.4.0..

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.