CVE-2023-23772
CVE-2023-23772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Motorola Mbts Site Controller Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-347.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-347
- Affected product: Motorola Mbts Site Controller Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Motorola MBTS Site Controller fails to check firmware update authenticity. The Motorola MBTS Site Controller lacks cryptographic signature validation for firmware update packages, allowing an authenticated attacker to gain arbitrary code execution, extract secret key material, and/or leave a persistent implant on the device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23772?
- Motorola MBTS Site Controller fails to check firmware update authenticity. The Motorola MBTS Site Controller lacks cryptographic signature validation for firmware update packages, allowing an authenticated attacker to gain arbitrary code execution, extract secret key material, and/or leave a persistent implant on the device.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23772?
- CVE-2023-23772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-23772 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-23772?
- CVE-2023-23772 affects Motorola Mbts Site Controller Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23772?
- 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-2023-23772 published?
- CVE-2023-23772 was published on 2023-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:motorola:mbts_site_controller_firmware:r05.32.58:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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