How severe is CVE-2023-24052?

CVE-2023-24052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-24052 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24052?

CVE-2023-24052 affects Connectize Ac21000 G6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24052?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-24052 published?

CVE-2023-24052 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24052

CVE-2023-24052 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Connectize Ac21000 G6 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Connectize Ac21000 G6 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue discovered in Connectize AC21000 G6 641.139.1.1256 allows attackers to gain control of the device via the change password functionality as it does not prompt for the current password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24052?: An issue discovered in Connectize AC21000 G6 641.139.1.1256 allows attackers to gain control of the device via the change password functionality as it does not prompt for the current password.
How severe is CVE-2023-24052?: CVE-2023-24052 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-24052 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24052?: CVE-2023-24052 affects Connectize Ac21000 G6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24052?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-24052 published?: CVE-2023-24052 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://research.nccgroup.com/2023/10/19/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-connectize-g6-ac2100-dual-band-gigabit-wifi-router-cve-2023-24046-cve-2023-24047-cve-2023-24048-cve-2023-24049-cve-2023-24050-cve-2023-24051-cve/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:connectize:ac21000_g6_firmware:641.139.1.1256:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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