CVE-2023-38523
CVE-2023-38523 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Fgn1115-wp-wh Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Affected product: Samsung Fgn1115-wp-wh Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
The web interface on multiple Samsung Harman AMX N-Series devices allows directory listing for the /tmp/ directory, without authentication, exposing sensitive information such as the command history and screenshot of the file being processed. This affects N-Series N1115 Wallplate Video Encoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N1x22A Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N1x33A Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N1x33 Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N2x35 Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N2x35A Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N2xx2 Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N2xx2A Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N3000 Video Encoder/Decoder before 2.12.105, and N-Series N4321 Audio Transceiver before 1.00.06.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38523?
- The web interface on multiple Samsung Harman AMX N-Series devices allows directory listing for the /tmp/ directory, without authentication, exposing sensitive information such as the command history and screenshot of the file being processed. This affects N-Series N1115 Wallplate Video Encoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N1x22A Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N1x33A Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N1x33 Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N2x35 Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N2x35A Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N2xx2 Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N2xx2A Video Encoder/Decoder before 1.15.61, N-Series N3000 Video Encoder/Decoder before 2.12.105, and N-Series N4321 Audio Transceiver before 1.00.06.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38523?
- CVE-2023-38523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-38523 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38523?
- CVE-2023-38523 primarily affects Samsung Fgn1115-wp-wh Firmware. In total, 33 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38523?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-38523 published?
- CVE-2023-38523 was published on 2023-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://help.harmanpro.com/n1115-svsi-firmware
- https://help.harmanpro.com/n1x22a-updater
- https://help.harmanpro.com/n1x33-updater
- https://help.harmanpro.com/n1x33a-updater
- https://help.harmanpro.com/n2x35-updater-hotfix
- https://help.harmanpro.com/n2x35a-updater-hotfix
- https://help.harmanpro.com/n2xx2-updater-hotfix
- https://help.harmanpro.com/n2xx2a-updater
- https://help.harmanpro.com/n3k-updater-hotfix
- https://help.harmanpro.com/svsi-n4321-firmware
- https://wiki.notveg.ninja/blog/CVE-2023-38523/
Affected products (33)
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1115-wp-wh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1122-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1122-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1222-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1222-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1233-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1133-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1133-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1233-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1133a-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1233a-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1133a-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn1233a-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2135-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2235-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2235-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2135-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2122-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2222-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2212-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2122-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2222-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2212-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2222a-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2122a-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2122a-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn2222a-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn3132a-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn3132a-c_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn3232a-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn3232a-c_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn4321-sa_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:fgn4321-cd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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