How severe is CVE-2023-42492?

CVE-2023-42492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42492?

CVE-2023-42492 affects Busbaer Eisbaer Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42492?

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-2023-42492 published?

CVE-2023-42492 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42492

CVE-2023-42492 is a high-severity vulnerability in Busbaer Eisbaer Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Busbaer Eisbaer Scada
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EisBaer Scada - CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42492?: EisBaer Scada - CWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
How severe is CVE-2023-42492?: CVE-2023-42492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42492?: CVE-2023-42492 affects Busbaer Eisbaer Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42492?: 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-2023-42492 published?: CVE-2023-42492 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:busbaer:eisbaer_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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