How severe is CVE-2023-49229?

CVE-2023-49229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-49229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49229?

CVE-2023-49229 affects Peplink Balance Two Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49229?

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

When was CVE-2023-49229 published?

CVE-2023-49229 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49229

CVE-2023-49229 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Peplink Balance Two Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
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. A missing authorization check in the administration web service allows read-only, unprivileged users to obtain sensitive information about the device configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49229?: An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. A missing authorization check in the administration web service allows read-only, unprivileged users to obtain sensitive information about the device configuration.
How severe is CVE-2023-49229?: CVE-2023-49229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-49229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49229?: CVE-2023-49229 affects Peplink Balance Two Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49229?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49229 published?: CVE-2023-49229 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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