How severe is CVE-2023-2379?

CVE-2023-2379 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2379?

CVE-2023-2379 primarily affects Ui Er-x Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2379?

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-2023-2379 published?

CVE-2023-2379 was published on 2023-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2379

CVE-2023-2379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ui Er-x 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-404.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-404
Affected product: Ui Er-x Firmware
Published: 2023-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X up to 2.0.9-hotfix.6. This affects an unknown part of the component Web Service. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227655.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2379?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X up to 2.0.9-hotfix.6. This affects an unknown part of the component Web Service. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-227655.
How severe is CVE-2023-2379?: CVE-2023-2379 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2379?: CVE-2023-2379 primarily affects Ui Er-x Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2379?: 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-2023-2379 published?: CVE-2023-2379 was published on 2023-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

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cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x_firmware:2.0.9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x-sfp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x-sfp_firmware:2.0.9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x-sfp_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x-sfp_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x-sfp_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x-sfp_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ui:er-x-sfp_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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