CVE-2023-28906
CVE-2023-28906 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32526
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A command injection in the networking service of the MIB3 infotainment allows an attacker already presenting in the system to escalate privileges and obtain administrative access to the system. The vulnerability was originally discovered in Skoda Superb III car with MIB3 infotainment unit OEM part number 3V0035820. The list of affected MIB3 OEM part numbers is provided in the referenced resources.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28906?
- A command injection in the networking service of the MIB3 infotainment allows an attacker already presenting in the system to escalate privileges and obtain administrative access to the system. The vulnerability was originally discovered in Skoda Superb III car with MIB3 infotainment unit OEM part number 3V0035820. The list of affected MIB3 OEM part numbers is provided in the referenced resources.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28906?
- CVE-2023-28906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-28906 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28906?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-28906 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-28906 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32526.
- When was CVE-2023-28906 published?
- CVE-2023-28906 was published on 2025-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://asrg.io/security-advisories/vulnerabilities-in-volkswagen-mib3-infotainment-part-2/
- https://i.blackhat.com/EU-24/Presentations/EU-24-Parnishchev-OverTheAirVW.pdf
- https://pcacybersecurity.com/resources/advisory/vulnerabilities-in-vw-mib3-infotainment-2
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