CVE-2023-41920 (CVSS 9.8)

Description

The vulnerability allows attackers access to the root account without having to authenticate. Specifically, if the device is configured with the IP address of 10.10.10.10, the root user is automatically logged in.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-305 CWE-305

References

Other References

https://advisories.ncsc.nl/advisory?id=NCSC-2024-0273 https://advisories.ncsc.nl/advisory?id=NCSC-2024-0273

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41920? +

The vulnerability allows attackers access to the root account without having to authenticate. Specifically, if the device is configured with the IP address of 10.10.10.10, the root user is automatically logged in. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-41920? +

CVE-2023-41920 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-41920? +

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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