How severe is CVE-2023-45911?

CVE-2023-45911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-45911 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45911?

CVE-2023-45911 primarily affects Wipotec Comscale. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45911?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-45911 published?

CVE-2023-45911 was published on 2023-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45911

CVE-2023-45911 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wipotec Comscale with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Wipotec Comscale
Published: 2023-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in WIPOTEC GmbH ComScale v4.3.29.21344 and v4.4.12.723 allows unauthenticated attackers to login as any user without a password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45911?: An issue in WIPOTEC GmbH ComScale v4.3.29.21344 and v4.4.12.723 allows unauthenticated attackers to login as any user without a password.
How severe is CVE-2023-45911?: CVE-2023-45911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-45911 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45911?: CVE-2023-45911 primarily affects Wipotec Comscale. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45911?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-45911 published?: CVE-2023-45911 was published on 2023-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wipotec:comscale:4.3.29.21344:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wipotec:comscale:4.4.12.723:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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