How severe is CVE-2023-0228?

CVE-2023-0228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0228?

CVE-2023-0228 primarily affects Abb Symphony Plus S+ Operations. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0228?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0228 published?

CVE-2023-0228 was published on 2023-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0228

CVE-2023-0228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abb Symphony Plus S+ Operations with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Abb Symphony Plus S+ Operations
Published: 2023-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in ABB Symphony Plus S+ Operations.This issue affects Symphony Plus S+ Operations: from 2.X through 2.1 SP2, 2.2, from 3.X through 3.3 SP1, 3.3 SP2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0228?: Improper Authentication vulnerability in ABB Symphony Plus S+ Operations.This issue affects Symphony Plus S+ Operations: from 2.X through 2.1 SP2, 2.2, from 3.X through 3.3 SP1, 3.3 SP2.
How severe is CVE-2023-0228?: CVE-2023-0228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0228?: CVE-2023-0228 primarily affects Abb Symphony Plus S+ Operations. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0228 published?: CVE-2023-0228 was published on 2023-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=7PAA006722&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_plus_s\+_operations:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_plus_s\+_operations:2.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_plus_s\+_operations:2.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_plus_s\+_operations:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_plus_s\+_operations:3.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_plus_s\+_operations:3.3:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_plus_s\+_operations:3.3:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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