How severe is CVE-2023-43775?

CVE-2023-43775 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-43775 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43775?

CVE-2023-43775 primarily affects Eaton Smp Sg-4260 Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43775?

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

When was CVE-2023-43775 published?

CVE-2023-43775 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43775

CVE-2023-43775 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eaton Smp Sg-4260 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Eaton Smp Sg-4260 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial-of-service vulnerability in the web server of the Eaton SMP Gateway allows attacker to potentially force an unexpected restart of the automation platform, impacting the availability of the product. In rare situations, the issue could cause the SMP device to restart in Safe Mode or Max Safe Mode. When in Max Safe Mode, the product is not vulnerable anymore.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43775?: Denial-of-service vulnerability in the web server of the Eaton SMP Gateway allows attacker to potentially force an unexpected restart of the automation platform, impacting the availability of the product. In rare situations, the issue could cause the SMP device to restart in Safe Mode or Max Safe Mode. When in Max Safe Mode, the product is not vulnerable anymore.
How severe is CVE-2023-43775?: CVE-2023-43775 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-43775 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43775?: CVE-2023-43775 primarily affects Eaton Smp Sg-4260 Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43775?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-43775 published?: CVE-2023-43775 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2022-1008.pdf

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_sg-4260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_sg-4250_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_sg-4250_firmware:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_sg-4250_firmware:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_sg-4250_firmware:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_4\/dp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_4\/dp_firmware:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_4\/dp_firmware:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_4\/dp_firmware:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_4\/dp_firmware:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_16_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_16_firmware:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_16_firmware:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_16_firmware:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:eaton:smp_16_firmware:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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