CVE-2023-40463

Use of Hard-Coded Credentials

Description

When configured in debugging mode by an authenticated user with administrative privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512 hash of the common root password for that version in a directory accessible to a user with root privileges or equivalent access.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory sierrawireless.com
Affected: SierraWireless ALEOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/security-bulletins/sierra-wireless-technical-bulletin---swi-psa-2023-006/#sthash.6KUVtE6w.dpbs vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40463?
CVE-2023-40463 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40463?
To fix CVE-2023-40463, 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-2023-40463 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40463 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40463?
CVE-2023-40463 affects SierraWireless ALEOS.
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