How severe is CVE-2023-49230?

CVE-2023-49230 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49230 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49230?

CVE-2023-49230 affects Peplink Balance Two Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49230?

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-2023-49230 published?

CVE-2023-49230 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49230

CVE-2023-49230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Peplink Balance Two Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st 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 captive portals allows attackers to modify the portals' configurations without prior authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49230?: An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. A missing authorization check in captive portals allows attackers to modify the portals' configurations without prior authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-49230?: CVE-2023-49230 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49230 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49230?: CVE-2023-49230 affects Peplink Balance Two Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49230?: 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-2023-49230 published?: CVE-2023-49230 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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