CVE-2023-49259

HIGH
Published Jan 12, 2024 Modified Jun 20, 2025 CWE-341 CWE-327

Description

The authentication cookies are generated using an algorithm based on the username, hardcoded secret and the up-time, and can be guessed in a reasonable time.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-341 CWE-341
CWE-327 CWE-327

Affected Products

Vendor Product
hongdian h8951-4g-esp_firmware
hongdian h8951-4g-esp

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49259? +
The authentication cookies are generated using an algorithm based on the username, hardcoded secret and the up-time, and can be guessed in a reasonable time. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-49259? +
CVE-2023-49259 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49259? +
CVE-2023-49259 affects products from hongdian, specifically: h8951-4g-esp, h8951-4g-esp_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-49259? +
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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