How severe is CVE-2023-25437?

CVE-2023-25437 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25437 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25437?

CVE-2023-25437 affects Vtech Vcs754a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25437?

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-2023-25437 published?

CVE-2023-25437 was published on 2023-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25437

CVE-2023-25437 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vtech Vcs754a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Vtech Vcs754a Firmware
Published: 2023-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in vTech VCS754 version 1.1.1.A before 1.1.1.H, allows attackers to gain escalated privileges and gain sensitive information due to cleartext passwords passed in the raw HTML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25437?: An issue was discovered in vTech VCS754 version 1.1.1.A before 1.1.1.H, allows attackers to gain escalated privileges and gain sensitive information due to cleartext passwords passed in the raw HTML.
How severe is CVE-2023-25437?: CVE-2023-25437 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25437 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25437?: CVE-2023-25437 affects Vtech Vcs754a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25437?: 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-2023-25437 published?: CVE-2023-25437 was published on 2023-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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