How severe is CVE-2023-23446?

CVE-2023-23446 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-2023-23446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23446?

CVE-2023-23446 primarily affects Sick Ftmg-esd20axx Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23446?

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-2023-23446 published?

CVE-2023-23446 was published on 2023-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23446

CVE-2023-23446 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sick Ftmg-esd20axx 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Sick Ftmg-esd20axx Firmware
Published: 2023-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Access Control in SICK FTMg AIR FLOW SENSOR with Partnumbers 1100214, 1100215, 1100216, 1120114, 1120116, 1122524, 1122526 allows an unprivileged remote attacker to download files by using a therefore unpriviledged account via the REST interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23446?: Improper Access Control in SICK FTMg AIR FLOW SENSOR with Partnumbers 1100214, 1100215, 1100216, 1120114, 1120116, 1122524, 1122526 allows an unprivileged remote attacker to download files by using a therefore unpriviledged account via the REST interface.
How severe is CVE-2023-23446?: CVE-2023-23446 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-2023-23446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23446?: CVE-2023-23446 primarily affects Sick Ftmg-esd20axx Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23446?: 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-2023-23446 published?: CVE-2023-23446 was published on 2023-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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cpe:2.3:o:sick:ftmg-esr40sxx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CVE-2023-23447 — High (CVSS 7.5): Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in SICK FTMg AIR FLOW SENSOR with Partnumbers 1100214, 1100215, 1100216, 1120114,…
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