CVE-2023-5642 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Advantech R-SeeNet v2.4.23 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read from and write to the snmpmon.ini file, which contains sensitive information.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	R-Seenet	2.4.23

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-33ExploitVendor Advisory
https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-33ExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-5642?

CVE-2023-5642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Advantech R-SeeNet v2.4.23 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to read from and write to the snmpmon.ini file, which contains sensitive information.

How severe is CVE-2023-5642?

CVE-2023-5642 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5642?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Advantech R-Seenet.