How severe is CVE-2023-28368?

CVE-2023-28368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28368?

CVE-2023-28368 primarily affects Tp-link T2600g-28sq Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28368?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-28368 published?

CVE-2023-28368 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28368

CVE-2023-28368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tp-link T2600g-28sq Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-1391.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1391
Affected product: Tp-link T2600g-28sq Firmware
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TP-Link L2 switch T2600G-28SQ firmware versions prior to 'T2600G-28SQ(UN)_V1_1.0.6 Build 20230227' uses vulnerable SSH host keys. A fake device may be prepared to spoof the affected device with the vulnerable host key.If the administrator may be tricked to login to the fake device, the credential information for the affected device may be obtained.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28368?: TP-Link L2 switch T2600G-28SQ firmware versions prior to 'T2600G-28SQ(UN)_V1_1.0.6 Build 20230227' uses vulnerable SSH host keys. A fake device may be prepared to spoof the affected device with the vulnerable host key.If the administrator may be tricked to login to the fake device, the credential information for the affected device may be obtained.
How severe is CVE-2023-28368?: CVE-2023-28368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28368?: CVE-2023-28368 primarily affects Tp-link T2600g-28sq Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28368?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28368 published?: CVE-2023-28368 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:t2600g-28sq_firmware:20190530:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:t2600g-28sq_firmware:20200304:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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