How severe is CVE-2023-49228?

CVE-2023-49228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49228?

CVE-2023-49228 affects Peplink Balance Two Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49228?

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

When was CVE-2023-49228 published?

CVE-2023-49228 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49228

CVE-2023-49228 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Peplink Balance Two Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Peplink Balance Two Firmware
Published: 2023-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute arbitrary commands as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49228?: An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. Console port authentication uses hard-coded credentials, which allows an attacker with physical access and sufficient knowledge to execute arbitrary commands as root.
How severe is CVE-2023-49228?: CVE-2023-49228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49228?: CVE-2023-49228 affects Peplink Balance Two Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49228 published?: CVE-2023-49228 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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