How severe is CVE-2023-47612?

CVE-2023-47612 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-2023-47612 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-2023-47612?

CVE-2023-47612 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-2023-47612?

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

When was CVE-2023-47612 published?

CVE-2023-47612 was published on 2023-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47612

CVE-2023-47612 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Telit Bgs5 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-552.

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-552
Affected product: Telit Bgs5 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties 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 an attacker with physical access to the target system to obtain a read/write access to any files and directories on the targeted system, including hidden files and directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47612?: A CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties 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 an attacker with physical access to the target system to obtain a read/write access to any files and directories on the targeted system, including hidden files and directories.
How severe is CVE-2023-47612?: CVE-2023-47612 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-2023-47612 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-2023-47612?: CVE-2023-47612 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-2023-47612?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-47612 published?: CVE-2023-47612 was published on 2023-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/2023/11/08/klcert-22-194-telit-cinterion-thales-gemalto-modules-files-or-directories-accessible-to-external-parties-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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