How severe is CVE-2023-24544?

CVE-2023-24544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-24544 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-24544?

CVE-2023-24544 primarily affects Buffalo Bs-gsl2024 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24544?

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-2023-24544 published?

CVE-2023-24544 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-24544

CVE-2023-24544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Buffalo Bs-gsl2024 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Buffalo Bs-gsl2024 Firmware
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Buffalo network devices allows a network-adjacent attacker to obtain specific files of the product. As a result, the product settings may be altered. The affected products and versions are as follows: BS-GSL2024 firmware Ver. 1.10-0.03 and earlier, BS-GSL2016P firmware Ver. 1.10-0.03 and earlier, BS-GSL2016 firmware Ver. 1.10-0.03 and earlier, BS-GS2008 firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2016 firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2024 firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2048 firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2008P firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2016P firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, and BS-GS2024P firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-24544?: Improper access control vulnerability in Buffalo network devices allows a network-adjacent attacker to obtain specific files of the product. As a result, the product settings may be altered. The affected products and versions are as follows: BS-GSL2024 firmware Ver. 1.10-0.03 and earlier, BS-GSL2016P firmware Ver. 1.10-0.03 and earlier, BS-GSL2016 firmware Ver. 1.10-0.03 and earlier, BS-GS2008 firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2016 firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2024 firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2048 firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2008P firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, BS-GS2016P firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier, and BS-GS2024P firmware Ver. 1.0.10.01 and earlier
How severe is CVE-2023-24544?: CVE-2023-24544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-24544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-24544?: CVE-2023-24544 primarily affects Buffalo Bs-gsl2024 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24544?: 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-2023-24544 published?: CVE-2023-24544 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

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