How severe is CVE-2023-4169?

CVE-2023-4169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-4169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 49% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4169?

CVE-2023-4169 affects Ruijie Rg-ew1200g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4169?

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

When was CVE-2023-4169 published?

CVE-2023-4169 was published on 2023-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4169

CVE-2023-4169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ruijie Rg-ew1200g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 49% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 49% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ruijie Rg-ew1200g Firmware
Published: 2023-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Ruijie RG-EW1200G 1.0(1)B1P5. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /api/sys/set_passwd of the component Administrator Password Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-236185 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4169?: A vulnerability was found in Ruijie RG-EW1200G 1.0(1)B1P5. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /api/sys/set_passwd of the component Administrator Password Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-236185 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-4169?: CVE-2023-4169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-4169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 49% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4169?: CVE-2023-4169 affects Ruijie Rg-ew1200g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4169 published?: CVE-2023-4169 was published on 2023-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ruijie:rg-ew1200g_firmware:1.0\(1\)b1p5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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