How severe is CVE-2023-40291?

CVE-2023-40291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40291?

CVE-2023-40291 affects Samsung Harman Infotainment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40291?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-40291 published?

CVE-2023-40291 was published on 2023-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40291

CVE-2023-40291 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Harman Infotainment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Harman Infotainment
Published: 2023-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Harman Infotainment 20190525031613 allows root access via SSH over a USB-to-Ethernet dongle with a password that is an internal project name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40291?: Harman Infotainment 20190525031613 allows root access via SSH over a USB-to-Ethernet dongle with a password that is an internal project name.
How severe is CVE-2023-40291?: CVE-2023-40291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40291?: CVE-2023-40291 affects Samsung Harman Infotainment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40291 published?: CVE-2023-40291 was published on 2023-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://autohack.in/2023/07/26/dude-its-my-car-how-to-develop-intimacy-with-your-car/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:harman_infotainment:20190525031613:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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