How severe is CVE-2023-47610?

CVE-2023-47610 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47610 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47610?

CVE-2023-47610 primarily affects Telit Bgs5 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47610?

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-2023-47610 published?

CVE-2023-47610 was published on 2023-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47610

CVE-2023-47610 is a high-severity vulnerability in Telit Bgs5 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Telit Bgs5 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input vulnerability exists in Telit Cinterion EHS5/6/8 that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system by sending a specially crafted SMS message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47610?: A CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input vulnerability exists in Telit Cinterion EHS5/6/8 that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system by sending a specially crafted SMS message.
How severe is CVE-2023-47610?: CVE-2023-47610 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47610 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47610?: CVE-2023-47610 primarily affects Telit Bgs5 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47610?: 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-2023-47610 published?: CVE-2023-47610 was published on 2023-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/2023/11/08/klcert-23-018-telit-cinterion-thales-gemalto-modules-buffer-copy-without-checking-size-of-input-vulnerability/

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:telit:bgs5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:telit:ehs5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:telit:ehs6_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:telit:ehs8_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:telit:pds5_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:telit:pds6_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:telit:pds8_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:telit:els61_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:telit:els81_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:telit:pls62_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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