How severe is CVE-2023-2504?

CVE-2023-2504 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-2023-2504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2504?

CVE-2023-2504 primarily affects Birddog A300 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2504?

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-2023-2504 published?

CVE-2023-2504 was published on 2023-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2504

CVE-2023-2504 is a high-severity vulnerability in Birddog A300 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% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Birddog A300 Firmware
Published: 2023-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Files present on firmware images could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access as a root user using hard-coded credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2504?: Files present on firmware images could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access as a root user using hard-coded credentials.
How severe is CVE-2023-2504?: CVE-2023-2504 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-2023-2504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2504?: CVE-2023-2504 primarily affects Birddog A300 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2504?: 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-2023-2504 published?: CVE-2023-2504 was published on 2023-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:birddog:a300_firmware:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:birddog:mini_firmware:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:birddog:4k_quad_firmware:4.5.181:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:birddog:4k_quad_firmware:4.5.196:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:birddog:studio_r3_firmware:3.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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