How severe is CVE-2023-38028?

CVE-2023-38028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38028?

CVE-2023-38028 primarily affects Saho Adm-100 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38028?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-38028 published?

CVE-2023-38028 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38028

CVE-2023-38028 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Saho Adm-100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Saho Adm-100 Firmware
Published: 2023-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Saho’s attendance devices ADM100 and ADM-100FP have insufficient authentication. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication to read system information and operate user's data, but can’t control system or disrupt service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38028?: Saho’s attendance devices ADM100 and ADM-100FP have insufficient authentication. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication to read system information and operate user's data, but can’t control system or disrupt service.
How severe is CVE-2023-38028?: CVE-2023-38028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38028?: CVE-2023-38028 primarily affects Saho Adm-100 Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-38028 published?: CVE-2023-38028 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7335-d300a-1.html

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100_firmware:0.0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100_firmware:0.0.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100_firmware:0.0.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100_firmware:0.0.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100_firmware:q20100602:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100_firmware:t190:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100_firmware:t17041702:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100_firmware:t18051803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100fp_firmware:q20100602:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100fp_firmware:t190:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100fp_firmware:t17041702:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:saho:adm-100fp_firmware:t18051803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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