How severe is CVE-2023-43488?

CVE-2023-43488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-43488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43488?

CVE-2023-43488 primarily affects Boschrexroth Ctrlx Hmi Web Panel Wr2107 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43488?

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-2023-43488 published?

CVE-2023-43488 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43488

CVE-2023-43488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boschrexroth Ctrlx Hmi Web Panel Wr2107 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Boschrexroth Ctrlx Hmi Web Panel Wr2107 Firmware
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vulnerability allows a low privileged (untrusted) application to modify a critical system property that should be denied, in order to enable the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) protocol to be exposed on the network, exploiting it to gain a privileged shell on the device without requiring the physical access through USB.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43488?: The vulnerability allows a low privileged (untrusted) application to modify a critical system property that should be denied, in order to enable the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) protocol to be exposed on the network, exploiting it to gain a privileged shell on the device without requiring the physical access through USB.
How severe is CVE-2023-43488?: CVE-2023-43488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.9, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-43488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43488?: CVE-2023-43488 primarily affects Boschrexroth Ctrlx Hmi Web Panel Wr2107 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43488?: 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-2023-43488 published?: CVE-2023-43488 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/BOSCH-SA-175607.html

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:boschrexroth:ctrlx_hmi_web_panel_wr2107_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:boschrexroth:ctrlx_hmi_web_panel_wr2110_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:boschrexroth:ctrlx_hmi_web_panel_wr2115_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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