How severe is CVE-2023-22618?

CVE-2023-22618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-22618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22618?

CVE-2023-22618 primarily affects Nokia Wavelite Metro 200 And Fan Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22618?

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-2023-22618 published?

CVE-2023-22618 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22618

CVE-2023-22618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nokia Wavelite Metro 200 And Fan Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Nokia Wavelite Metro 200 And Fan Firmware
Published: 2023-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

If Security Hardening guide rules are not followed, then Nokia WaveLite products allow a local user to create new users with administrative privileges by manipulating a web request. This affects (for example) WaveLite Metro 200 and Fan, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and Fans, WaveLite Metro 200 and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 NE and F2B fans, and WaveLite Metro 200 NE OPS and F2B fans.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22618?: If Security Hardening guide rules are not followed, then Nokia WaveLite products allow a local user to create new users with administrative privileges by manipulating a web request. This affects (for example) WaveLite Metro 200 and Fan, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and Fans, WaveLite Metro 200 and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 OPS and F2B fans, WaveLite Metro 200 NE and F2B fans, and WaveLite Metro 200 NE OPS and F2B fans.
How severe is CVE-2023-22618?: CVE-2023-22618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-22618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22618?: CVE-2023-22618 primarily affects Nokia Wavelite Metro 200 And Fan Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22618?: 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-2023-22618 published?: CVE-2023-22618 was published on 2023-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:nokia:wavelite_metro_200_and_fan_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nokia:wavelite_metro_200_ops_and_fans_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nokia:wavelite_metro_200_and_f2b_fans_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nokia:wavelite_metro_200_ops_and_f2b_fans_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nokia:wavelite_metro_200_ne_and_f2b_fans_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nokia:wavelite_metro_200_ne_ops_and_f2b_fans_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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