How severe is CVE-2023-36160?

CVE-2023-36160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-36160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36160?

CVE-2023-36160 affects Quboworld Smart Plug 10a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36160?

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

When was CVE-2023-36160 published?

CVE-2023-36160 was published on 2023-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36160

CVE-2023-36160 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quboworld Smart Plug 10a Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Quboworld Smart Plug 10a Firmware
Published: 2023-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Qubo Smart Plug10A version HSP02_01_01_14_SYSTEM-10 A, allows local attackers to gain sensitive information and other unspecified impact via UART console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36160?: An issue was discovered in Qubo Smart Plug10A version HSP02_01_01_14_SYSTEM-10 A, allows local attackers to gain sensitive information and other unspecified impact via UART console.
How severe is CVE-2023-36160?: CVE-2023-36160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-36160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36160?: CVE-2023-36160 affects Quboworld Smart Plug 10a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36160?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36160 published?: CVE-2023-36160 was published on 2023-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Yashodhanvivek/Qubo_smart_switch_security_assessment/blob/main/Qubo_Smart_Plug_10A_Security_Assessment.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:quboworld:smart_plug_10a_firmware:hsp02_01_01_14_system-10_a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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