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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2023-40463

When configured in debugging mode by an authenticated user with administrative privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512 hash of the common root password for that version in ...

Vulnerability Description

When configured in debugging mode by an authenticated user with administrative privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512 hash of the common root password for that version in a directory accessible to a user with root privileges or equivalent access.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SierrawirelessAleos<= 4.16.0
SierrawirelessEs450-
SierrawirelessGx450-
SierrawirelessLx40-
SierrawirelessLx60-
SierrawirelessMp70-
SierrawirelessRv50X-
SierrawirelessRv55-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40463?

CVE-2023-40463 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). When configured in debugging mode by an authenticated user with administrative privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512 hash of the common root password for that version in ...

How severe is CVE-2023-40463?

CVE-2023-40463 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40463?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sierrawireless Aleos, Sierrawireless Es450, Sierrawireless Gx450, Sierrawireless Lx40, Sierrawireless Lx60.