How severe is CVE-2023-46388?

CVE-2023-46388 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-46388 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46388?

CVE-2023-46388 primarily affects Loytec Linx-212 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-2023-46388?

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.

When was CVE-2023-46388 published?

CVE-2023-46388 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46388

CVE-2023-46388 is a high-severity vulnerability in Loytec Linx-212 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Loytec Linx-212 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LOYTEC electronics GmbH LINX-212 and LINX-151 devices (all versions) are vulnerable to Insecure Permissions via dpal_config.zml file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose smtp client account credentials and bypass email authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46388?: LOYTEC electronics GmbH LINX-212 and LINX-151 devices (all versions) are vulnerable to Insecure Permissions via dpal_config.zml file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose smtp client account credentials and bypass email authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-46388?: CVE-2023-46388 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-46388 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46388?: CVE-2023-46388 primarily affects Loytec Linx-212 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-2023-46388?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-46388 published?: CVE-2023-46388 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:loytec:linx-212_firmware:6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:loytec:linx-151_firmware:7.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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