How severe is CVE-2023-0353?

CVE-2023-0353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0353?

CVE-2023-0353 affects Akuvox E11 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0353?

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-2023-0353 published?

CVE-2023-0353 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0353

CVE-2023-0353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Akuvox E11 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Akuvox E11 Firmware
Published: 2023-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Akuvox E11 uses a weak encryption algorithm for stored passwords and uses a hard-coded password for decryption which could allow the encrypted passwords to be decrypted from the configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0353?: Akuvox E11 uses a weak encryption algorithm for stored passwords and uses a hard-coded password for decryption which could allow the encrypted passwords to be decrypted from the configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2023-0353?: CVE-2023-0353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0353?: CVE-2023-0353 affects Akuvox E11 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0353?: 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-2023-0353 published?: CVE-2023-0353 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-068-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:akuvox:e11_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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