How severe is CVE-2023-34733?

CVE-2023-34733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-34733 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34733?

CVE-2023-34733 affects Vw Discover Media Infotainment System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34733?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-34733 published?

CVE-2023-34733 was published on 2023-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34733

CVE-2023-34733 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vw Discover Media Infotainment System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Vw Discover Media Infotainment System
Published: 2023-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A lack of exception handling in the Volkswagen Discover Media Infotainment System Software Version 0876 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying crafted media files when connecting a device to the vehicle's USB plug and play feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34733?: A lack of exception handling in the Volkswagen Discover Media Infotainment System Software Version 0876 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying crafted media files when connecting a device to the vehicle's USB plug and play feature.
How severe is CVE-2023-34733?: CVE-2023-34733 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-34733 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34733?: CVE-2023-34733 affects Vw Discover Media Infotainment System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34733?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-34733 published?: CVE-2023-34733 was published on 2023-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/zj3t/Automotive-vulnerabilities/tree/main/VW/jetta2021

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vw:discover_media_infotainment_system:0876:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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