How severe is CVE-2023-36161?

CVE-2023-36161 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36161?

CVE-2023-36161 affects Quboworld Smart Plug 10a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36161?

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-2023-36161 published?

CVE-2023-36161 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36161

CVE-2023-36161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quboworld Smart Plug 10a 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Quboworld Smart Plug 10a Firmware
Published: 2023-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Qubo Smart Plug 10A version HSP02_01_01_14_SYSTEM-10A, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via Wi-Fi deauthentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36161?: An issue was discovered in Qubo Smart Plug 10A version HSP02_01_01_14_SYSTEM-10A, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via Wi-Fi deauthentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-36161?: CVE-2023-36161 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36161?: CVE-2023-36161 affects Quboworld Smart Plug 10a Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36161?: 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-2023-36161 published?: CVE-2023-36161 was published on 2023-09-11 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-10a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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