How severe is CVE-2023-36386?

CVE-2023-36386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36386?

CVE-2023-36386 primarily affects Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36386?

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-2023-36386 published?

CVE-2023-36386 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36386

CVE-2023-36386 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000 Firmware
Published: 2023-07-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0). A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the web interface of the affected application that could allow an attacker to execute malicious javascript code by tricking users into accessing a malicious link. The value is reflected in the response without sanitization while throwing an “invalid params element name” error on the get_elements parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36386?: A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0). A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the web interface of the affected application that could allow an attacker to execute malicious javascript code by tricking users into accessing a malicious link. The value is reflected in the response without sanitization while throwing an “invalid params element name” error on the get_elements parameters.
How severe is CVE-2023-36386?: CVE-2023-36386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36386?: CVE-2023-36386 primarily affects Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36386?: 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-2023-36386 published?: CVE-2023-36386 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-146325.pdf

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_mx5000re_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1400_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1501_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1510_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1511_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1512_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1524_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx1536_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rox_rx5000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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