How severe is CVE-2023-3259?

CVE-2023-3259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-3259 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3259?

CVE-2023-3259 primarily affects Dataprobe Iboot-pdu4a-c10 Firmware. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3259?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-3259 published?

CVE-2023-3259 was published on 2023-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3259

CVE-2023-3259 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dataprobe Iboot-pdu4a-c10 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Dataprobe Iboot-pdu4a-c10 Firmware
Published: 2023-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Dataprobe iBoot PDU running firmware version 1.43.03312023 or earlier is vulnerable to authentication bypass. By manipulating the IP address field in the "iBootPduSiteAuth" cookie, a malicious agent can direct the device to connect to a rouge database.Successful exploitation allows the malicious agent to take actions with administrator privileges including, but not limited to, manipulating power levels, modifying user accounts, and exporting confidential user information

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3259?: The Dataprobe iBoot PDU running firmware version 1.43.03312023 or earlier is vulnerable to authentication bypass. By manipulating the IP address field in the "iBootPduSiteAuth" cookie, a malicious agent can direct the device to connect to a rouge database.Successful exploitation allows the malicious agent to take actions with administrator privileges including, but not limited to, manipulating power levels, modifying user accounts, and exporting confidential user information
How severe is CVE-2023-3259?: CVE-2023-3259 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-3259 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3259?: CVE-2023-3259 primarily affects Dataprobe Iboot-pdu4a-c10 Firmware. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3259?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-3259 published?: CVE-2023-3259 was published on 2023-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.trellix.com/en-us/about/newsroom/stories/research/the-threat-lurking-in-data-centers.html

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4a-c10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4a-c20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4a-n15_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4a-n20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4-c20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4-n20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4sa-c10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4sa-c20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4sa-n15_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu4sa-n20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8a-2c10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8a-2c20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8a-2n15_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8a-2n20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8a-c10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8a-c20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8a-n15_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8a-n20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8sa-2n15_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8sa-c10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8sa-n15_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dataprobe:iboot-pdu8sa-n20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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