How severe is CVE-2023-44857?

CVE-2023-44857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-44857 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-44857?

CVE-2023-44857 primarily affects Cobham Sailor 600 Vsat Ku Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-44857?

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-2023-44857 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-44857 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49180.

When was CVE-2023-44857 published?

CVE-2023-44857 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-44857

CVE-2023-44857 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cobham Sailor 600 Vsat Ku Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-49180
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Cobham Sailor 600 Vsat Ku Firmware
Published: 2024-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Cobham SAILOR VSAT Ku v.164B019, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the sub_21D24 function in the acu_web component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-44857?: An issue in Cobham SAILOR VSAT Ku v.164B019, allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the sub_21D24 function in the acu_web component.
How severe is CVE-2023-44857?: CVE-2023-44857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-44857 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-44857?: CVE-2023-44857 primarily affects Cobham Sailor 600 Vsat Ku Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44857?: 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-2023-44857 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-44857 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-49180.
When was CVE-2023-44857 published?: CVE-2023-44857 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pine-amphibian-9b9.notion.site/SAILOR-Ku-Software-RCE-and-Privilege-Escalation-Statistics-report-b8e953249468429d9f60b89ff653847a

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cobham:sailor_600_vsat_ku_firmware:164_build019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cobham:sailor_600_vsat_ku_firmware:164b019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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