How severe is CVE-2023-47611?

CVE-2023-47611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47611 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47611?

CVE-2023-47611 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-2023-47611?

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-2023-47611 published?

CVE-2023-47611 was published on 2023-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47611

CVE-2023-47611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Telit Bgs5 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Telit Bgs5 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in Telit Cinterion BGS5, Telit Cinterion EHS5/6/8, Telit Cinterion PDS5/6/8, Telit Cinterion ELS61/81, Telit Cinterion PLS62 that could allow a local, low privileged attacker to elevate privileges to "manufacturer" level on the targeted system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47611?: A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in Telit Cinterion BGS5, Telit Cinterion EHS5/6/8, Telit Cinterion PDS5/6/8, Telit Cinterion ELS61/81, Telit Cinterion PLS62 that could allow a local, low privileged attacker to elevate privileges to "manufacturer" level on the targeted system.
How severe is CVE-2023-47611?: CVE-2023-47611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47611 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47611?: CVE-2023-47611 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-2023-47611?: 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-2023-47611 published?: CVE-2023-47611 was published on 2023-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/2023/11/08/klcert-22-216-telit-cinterion-thales-gemalto-modules-improper-privilege-management-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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