CVE-2023-28911
CVE-2023-28911 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32531
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A specific flaw exists within the Bluetooth stack of the MIB3 infotainment. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an arbitrary channel disconnection. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service attack for every connected client of the infotainment device. 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-2023-28911?
- A specific flaw exists within the Bluetooth stack of the MIB3 infotainment. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in an arbitrary channel disconnection. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service attack for every connected client of the infotainment device. 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-2023-28911?
- CVE-2023-28911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-28911 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28911?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-28911 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-28911 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32531.
- When was CVE-2023-28911 published?
- CVE-2023-28911 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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