How severe is CVE-2023-43842?

CVE-2023-43842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-43842 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-2023-43842?

CVE-2023-43842 affects Aten Pe6208 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43842?

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.

Does CVE-2023-43842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-43842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48205.

When was CVE-2023-43842 published?

CVE-2023-43842 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43842

CVE-2023-43842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aten Pe6208 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-48205
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Aten Pe6208 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect access control in the account management function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to alter user and administrator accounts credentials via HTTP POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43842?: Incorrect access control in the account management function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to alter user and administrator accounts credentials via HTTP POST request.
How severe is CVE-2023-43842?: CVE-2023-43842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-43842 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-2023-43842?: CVE-2023-43842 affects Aten Pe6208 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43842?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-43842 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-43842 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48205.
When was CVE-2023-43842 published?: CVE-2023-43842 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/setersora/pe6208

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:aten:pe6208_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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