How severe is CVE-2023-23771?

CVE-2023-23771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-23771 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-23771?

CVE-2023-23771 affects Motorola Mbts Base Radio Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23771?

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-2023-23771 published?

CVE-2023-23771 was published on 2023-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-23771

CVE-2023-23771 is a high-severity vulnerability in Motorola Mbts Base Radio Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Motorola Mbts Base Radio Firmware
Published: 2023-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Motorola MBTS Base Radio accepts hard-coded backdoor password. The Motorola MBTS Base Radio Man Machine Interface (MMI), allowing for service technicians to diagnose and configure the device, accepts a hard-coded backdoor password that cannot be changed or disabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-23771?: Motorola MBTS Base Radio accepts hard-coded backdoor password. The Motorola MBTS Base Radio Man Machine Interface (MMI), allowing for service technicians to diagnose and configure the device, accepts a hard-coded backdoor password that cannot be changed or disabled.
How severe is CVE-2023-23771?: CVE-2023-23771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-23771 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-23771?: CVE-2023-23771 affects Motorola Mbts Base Radio Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23771?: 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-2023-23771 published?: CVE-2023-23771 was published on 2023-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://tetraburst.com/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:motorola:mbts_base_radio_firmware:r05.x2.57:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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