How severe is CVE-2023-44318?

CVE-2023-44318 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-44318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44318?

CVE-2023-44318 primarily affects Siemens 6gk5205-3bb00-2ab2 Firmware. In total, 71 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44318?

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

When was CVE-2023-44318 published?

CVE-2023-44318 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44318

CVE-2023-44318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens 6gk5205-3bb00-2ab2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-321.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-321
Affected product: Siemens 6gk5205-3bb00-2ab2 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Affected devices use a hardcoded key to obfuscate the configuration backup that an administrator can export from the device. This could allow an authenticated attacker with administrative privileges or an attacker that obtains a configuration backup to extract configuration information from the exported file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44318?: Affected devices use a hardcoded key to obfuscate the configuration backup that an administrator can export from the device. This could allow an authenticated attacker with administrative privileges or an attacker that obtains a configuration backup to extract configuration information from the exported file.
How severe is CVE-2023-44318?: CVE-2023-44318 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-44318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44318?: CVE-2023-44318 primarily affects Siemens 6gk5205-3bb00-2ab2 Firmware. In total, 71 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44318?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-44318 published?: CVE-2023-44318 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (71)

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