CVE-2023-28912
CVE-2023-28912 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-312.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32532
- Weakness: CWE-312
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The MIB3 unit stores the synchronized phone contact book in clear-text, allowing an attacker with either code execution privilege on the system or physical access to the system to obtain vehicle owner's contact data. 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-2023-28912?
- The MIB3 unit stores the synchronized phone contact book in clear-text, allowing an attacker with either code execution privilege on the system or physical access to the system to obtain vehicle owner's contact data. 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-2023-28912?
- CVE-2023-28912 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-2023-28912 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28912?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-28912 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-28912 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32532.
- When was CVE-2023-28912 published?
- CVE-2023-28912 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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