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CVE-2023-22618

8.1 · HIGH

If Security Hardening guide rules are not followed, then Nokia WaveLite products allow a local user to create new users with administrative privileges by manipulating a web request.

Published Oct 4, 2023CWE-284EPSS 0.16%

Overview

CVE-2023-22618 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

If Security Hardening guide rules are not followed, then Nokia WaveLite products allow a local user to create new users with administrative privileges by manipulating a web request. This affects (for example) WaveLite Metro 200 and Fan, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and Fans, WaveLite Metro 200 and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 NE and F2B fans, and WaveLite Metro 200 NE OPS and F2B fans.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refnokia.comRefwww.nokia.com/about-us/security-and-privacy/product-security-advisory/cve-2023-22618/Refnokia.comRefwww.nokia.com/about-us/security-and-privacy/product-security-advisory/cve-2023-22618/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22618?

CVE-2023-22618 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-22618?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-22618?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-22618?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-22618 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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