CVE-2023-5222

Public Exploit
Viessmann Vitogate 300 Web Management Interface vitogate.cgi isValidUser hard-coded password

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Viessmann Vitogate 300 up to 2.1.3.0. This vulnerability affects the function isValidUser of the file /cgi-bin/vitogate.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to use of hard-coded password. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-240364. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 90.66% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Viessmann Vitogate 300
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.240364 third party advisory vdb entry permissions required technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.240364 signature third party advisory vdb entry permissions required
https://github.com/Push3AX/vul/blob/main/viessmann/Vitogate300_HardcodedPassword.md third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5222?
CVE-2023-5222 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5222?
To fix CVE-2023-5222, 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-2023-5222 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5222 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~91% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5222?
CVE-2023-5222 affects Viessmann Vitogate 300.
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