How severe is CVE-2023-46033?

CVE-2023-46033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46033?

CVE-2023-46033 primarily affects Dlink Dsl-2730u 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-2023-46033?

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

When was CVE-2023-46033 published?

CVE-2023-46033 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46033

CVE-2023-46033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-2730u Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dlink Dsl-2730u Firmware
Published: 2023-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link (Non-US) DSL-2750U N300 ADSL2+ and (Non-US) DSL-2730U N150 ADSL2+ are vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The UART/Serial interface on the PCB, provides log output and a root terminal without proper access control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46033?: D-Link (Non-US) DSL-2750U N300 ADSL2+ and (Non-US) DSL-2730U N150 ADSL2+ are vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The UART/Serial interface on the PCB, provides log output and a root terminal without proper access control.
How severe is CVE-2023-46033?: CVE-2023-46033 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46033?: CVE-2023-46033 primarily affects Dlink Dsl-2730u 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-2023-46033?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-46033 published?: CVE-2023-46033 was published on 2023-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-2730u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-2750u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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