CVE-2023-22303
CVE-2023-22303 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-sg105pe Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Tp-link Tl-sg105pe Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
TP-Link SG105PE firmware prior to 'TL-SG105PE(UN) 1.0_1.0.0 Build 20221208' contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. Under the certain conditions, an attacker may impersonate an administrator of the product. As a result, information may be obtained and/or the product's settings may be altered with the privilege of the administrator.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-22303?
- TP-Link SG105PE firmware prior to 'TL-SG105PE(UN) 1.0_1.0.0 Build 20221208' contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. Under the certain conditions, an attacker may impersonate an administrator of the product. As a result, information may be obtained and/or the product's settings may be altered with the privilege of the administrator.
- How severe is CVE-2023-22303?
- CVE-2023-22303 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-22303 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-22303?
- CVE-2023-22303 affects Tp-link Tl-sg105pe Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-22303?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-22303 published?
- CVE-2023-22303 was published on 2023-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN78481846/index.html
- https://www.tp-link.com/en/business-networking/easy-smart-switch/tl-sg105pe/
- https://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/tl-sg105pe/v1/#Firmware
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-sg105pe_firmware:1.0.0:build_20221208:*:*:*:*:*:*
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