How severe is CVE-2023-22906?

CVE-2023-22906 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-2023-22906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22906?

CVE-2023-22906 primarily affects Heroelectronix Qubo Hcd01 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22906?

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-2023-22906 published?

CVE-2023-22906 was published on 2023-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22906

CVE-2023-22906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Heroelectronix Qubo Hcd01 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Heroelectronix Qubo Hcd01 Firmware
Published: 2023-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hero Qubo HCD01_02_V1.38_20220125 devices allow TELNET access with root privileges by default, without a password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22906?: Hero Qubo HCD01_02_V1.38_20220125 devices allow TELNET access with root privileges by default, without a password.
How severe is CVE-2023-22906?: CVE-2023-22906 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-2023-22906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22906?: CVE-2023-22906 primarily affects Heroelectronix Qubo Hcd01 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22906?: 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-2023-22906 published?: CVE-2023-22906 was published on 2023-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:heroelectronix:qubo_hcd01_firmware:1.38_20220125:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:heroelectronix:qubo_hcd02_firmware:1.38_20220125:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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