How severe is CVE-2023-36623?

CVE-2023-36623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36623?

CVE-2023-36623 affects Loxone Miniserver Go Gen 2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36623?

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-2023-36623 published?

CVE-2023-36623 was published on 2023-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36623

CVE-2023-36623 is a high-severity vulnerability in Loxone Miniserver Go Gen 2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Loxone Miniserver Go Gen 2 Firmware
Published: 2023-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The root password of the Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2 before 14.2 is calculated using hard-coded secrets and the MAC address. This allows a local user to calculate the root password and escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36623?: The root password of the Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2 before 14.2 is calculated using hard-coded secrets and the MAC address. This allows a local user to calculate the root password and escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-36623?: CVE-2023-36623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36623 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36623?: CVE-2023-36623 affects Loxone Miniserver Go Gen 2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36623?: 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-2023-36623 published?: CVE-2023-36623 was published on 2023-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:loxone:miniserver_go_gen_2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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