How severe is CVE-2023-22806?

CVE-2023-22806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-22806 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22806?

CVE-2023-22806 affects Ls-electric Xbc-dn32u Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22806?

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-2023-22806 published?

CVE-2023-22806 was published on 2023-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22806

CVE-2023-22806 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ls-electric Xbc-dn32u Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ls-electric Xbc-dn32u Firmware
Published: 2023-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 transmits sensitive information in cleartext when communicating over its XGT protocol. This could allow an attacker to gain sensitive information such as user credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22806?: LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 transmits sensitive information in cleartext when communicating over its XGT protocol. This could allow an attacker to gain sensitive information such as user credentials.
How severe is CVE-2023-22806?: CVE-2023-22806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-22806 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22806?: CVE-2023-22806 affects Ls-electric Xbc-dn32u Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22806?: 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-2023-22806 published?: CVE-2023-22806 was published on 2023-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-040-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ls-electric:xbc-dn32u_firmware:01.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Ls-electric Xbc-dn32u Firmware

CVE-2023-22807 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 does not properly control access to the PLC over its internal…
CVE-2023-22804 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 is missing authentication to create users on the PLC. This…
CVE-2023-0102 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 is missing authentication for its deletion command. This…
CVE-2023-22803 — High (CVSS 7.5): LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 is missing authentication to perform critical functions to…
CVE-2023-0103 — High (CVSS 7.5): If an attacker were to access memory locations of LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 that are…
CVE-2023-22805 — Medium (CVSS 6.5): LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 has improper access control to its read prohibition feature.…

All CVEs affecting Ls-electric Xbc-dn32u Firmware →

Other CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-4378 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in Ataturk University…
CVE-2025-47419 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Crestron Automate VX allows Sniffing Network…
CVE-2026-48902 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): The password and username reset features created plain http links for https connections if the "Force SSL" flag wasn't…
CVE-2025-34271 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Nagios Log Server versions prior to 2024R2.0.2 contain a vulnerability in the cluster manager component when…
CVE-2025-32880 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An issue was discovered on COROS PACE 3 devices through 3.0808.0. It implements a function to connect the watch to a…
CVE-2025-26199 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): CloudClassroom-PHP-Project v1.0 is affected by an insecure credential transmission vulnerability. The application…

Browse all CWE-319 (Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) vulnerabilities →