How severe is CVE-2023-23448?

CVE-2023-23448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-23448 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-2023-23448?

CVE-2023-23448 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-2023-23448?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-23448 published?

CVE-2023-23448 was published on 2023-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23448

CVE-2023-23448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sick Ftmg-esd20axx Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Sick Ftmg-esd20axx Firmware
Published: 2023-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code in SICK FTMg AIR FLOW SENSOR with Partnumbers 1100214, 1100215, 1100216, 1120114, 1120116, 1122524, 1122526 allows a remote attacker to gain information about valid usernames via analysis of source code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23448?: Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code in SICK FTMg AIR FLOW SENSOR with Partnumbers 1100214, 1100215, 1100216, 1120114, 1120116, 1122524, 1122526 allows a remote attacker to gain information about valid usernames via analysis of source code.
How severe is CVE-2023-23448?: CVE-2023-23448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-23448 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-2023-23448?: CVE-2023-23448 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-2023-23448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-23448 published?: CVE-2023-23448 was published on 2023-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:sick:ftmg-esd20axx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:ftmg-esd25axx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:ftmg-esn40sxx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:ftmg-esn50sxx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:ftmg-esr50sxx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:ftmg-esr40sxx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:ftmg-esd15axx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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