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CVE-2023-22920

9.8 · CRITICAL

A security misconfiguration vulnerability exists in the Zyxel LTE3316-M604 firmware version V2.00(ABMP.6)C0 due to a factory default misconfiguration intended for testing purposes.

Published Feb 21, 2023CWE-284EPSS 0.84%

Overview

CVE-2023-22920 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A security misconfiguration vulnerability exists in the Zyxel LTE3316-M604 firmware version V2.00(ABMP.6)C0 due to a factory default misconfiguration intended for testing purposes. A remote attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access an affected device using Telnet.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22920?

CVE-2023-22920 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 21, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-22920?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-22920?

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-2023-22920?

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