How severe is CVE-2023-41353?

CVE-2023-41353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41353?

CVE-2023-41353 affects Nokia G-040w-q Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41353?

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-2023-41353 published?

CVE-2023-41353 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41353

CVE-2023-41353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nokia G-040w-q 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Nokia G-040w-q Firmware
Published: 2023-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Chunghwa Telecom NOKIA G-040W-Q has a vulnerability of weak password requirements. A remote attacker with regular user privilege can easily infer the administrator password from system information after logging system, resulting in admin access and performing arbitrary system operations or disrupt service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41353?: Chunghwa Telecom NOKIA G-040W-Q has a vulnerability of weak password requirements. A remote attacker with regular user privilege can easily infer the administrator password from system information after logging system, resulting in admin access and performing arbitrary system operations or disrupt service.
How severe is CVE-2023-41353?: CVE-2023-41353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41353?: CVE-2023-41353 affects Nokia G-040w-q Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41353?: 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-2023-41353 published?: CVE-2023-41353 was published on 2023-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7503-a27ed-1.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nokia:g-040w-q_firmware:g040wqr201207:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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