CVE-2023-40038

Description

Arris DG860A and DG1670A devices have predictable default WPA2 PSKs that could lead to unauthorized remote access. (They use the first 6 characters of the SSID and the last 6 characters of the BSSID, decrementing the last digit.)

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ByAAAOSwQCFi2b50/s-l1600.jpg product
https://github.com/actuator/cve/blob/main/Arris/CVE-2023-40038 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40038?
CVE-2023-40038 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40038?
To fix CVE-2023-40038, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40038 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40038 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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