CVE-2023-51740

Cleartext Submission of Password vulnerability in Skyworth Router

Description

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to transmission of authentication credentials in plaintext over the network. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by eavesdropping on the victim’s network traffic to extract username and password from the web interface (Login Page) of the vulnerable targeted system.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to latest version 4.1.1.25 or later.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory org.in
Affected: Hathway Skyworth Router CM5100
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2024-0013 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51740?
CVE-2023-51740 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-51740?
To fix CVE-2023-51740: Upgrade to latest version 4.1.1.25 or later.
Is CVE-2023-51740 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-51740 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-2023-51740?
CVE-2023-51740 affects Hathway Skyworth Router CM5100.
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