CVE-2023-28897

MEDIUM

Published Jan 12, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-798

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.0

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
skoda-auto	superb_3_firmware	All
skoda-auto	superb_3	All

References

Other References

https://asrg.io/security-advisories/cve-2023-28897 https://asrg.io/security-advisories/cve-2023-28897

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28897? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-28897? +

CVE-2023-28897 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28897? +

CVE-2023-28897 affects products from skoda-auto, specifically: superb_3, superb_3_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-28897? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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