How severe is CVE-2023-0896?

CVE-2023-0896 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-2023-0896 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-2023-0896?

CVE-2023-0896 affects Lenovo Smart Clock Essential With Alexa Built In Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0896?

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-2023-0896 published?

CVE-2023-0896 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0896

CVE-2023-0896 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lenovo Smart Clock Essential With Alexa Built In Firmware 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Lenovo Smart Clock Essential With Alexa Built In Firmware
Published: 2023-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A default password was reported in Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa Built In that could allow unauthorized device access to an attacker with local network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0896?: A default password was reported in Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Alexa Built In that could allow unauthorized device access to an attacker with local network access.
How severe is CVE-2023-0896?: CVE-2023-0896 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-2023-0896 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-2023-0896?: CVE-2023-0896 affects Lenovo Smart Clock Essential With Alexa Built In Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0896?: 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-2023-0896 published?: CVE-2023-0896 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:lenovo:smart_clock_essential_with_alexa_built_in_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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