How severe is CVE-2023-31196?

CVE-2023-31196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-31196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31196?

CVE-2023-31196 primarily affects Inaba Ac-pd-wapu Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31196?

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-2023-31196 published?

CVE-2023-31196 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31196

CVE-2023-31196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inaba Ac-pd-wapu Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Inaba Ac-pd-wapu Firmware
Published: 2023-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing authentication for critical function in Wi-Fi AP UNIT allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information of the affected products. Affected products and versions are as follows: AC-PD-WAPU v1.05_B04 and earlier, AC-PD-WAPUM v1.05_B04 and earlier, AC-PD-WAPU-P v1.05_B04P and earlier, AC-PD-WAPUM-P v1.05_B04P and earlier, AC-WAPU-300 v1.00_B07 and earlier, AC-WAPUM-300 v1.00_B07 and earlier, AC-WAPU-300-P v1.00_B07 and earlier, and AC-WAPUM-300-P v1.00_B07 and earlier

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31196?: Missing authentication for critical function in Wi-Fi AP UNIT allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information of the affected products. Affected products and versions are as follows: AC-PD-WAPU v1.05_B04 and earlier, AC-PD-WAPUM v1.05_B04 and earlier, AC-PD-WAPU-P v1.05_B04P and earlier, AC-PD-WAPUM-P v1.05_B04P and earlier, AC-WAPU-300 v1.00_B07 and earlier, AC-WAPUM-300 v1.00_B07 and earlier, AC-WAPU-300-P v1.00_B07 and earlier, and AC-WAPUM-300-P v1.00_B07 and earlier
How severe is CVE-2023-31196?: CVE-2023-31196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-31196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31196?: CVE-2023-31196 primarily affects Inaba Ac-pd-wapu Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31196?: 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-2023-31196 published?: CVE-2023-31196 was published on 2023-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-pd-wapu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-pd-wapum_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-pd-wapu-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-pd-wapum-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-wapu-300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-wapum-300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-wapum-300-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:inaba:ac-wapu-300-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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