CVE-2023-49261
CVE-2023-49261 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hongdian H8951-4g-esp Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-201.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53263
- Weakness: CWE-201
- Affected product: Hongdian H8951-4g-esp Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The "tokenKey" value used in user authorization is visible in the HTML source of the login page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-49261?
- The "tokenKey" value used in user authorization is visible in the HTML source of the login page.
- How severe is CVE-2023-49261?
- CVE-2023-49261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-49261 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-49261?
- CVE-2023-49261 affects Hongdian H8951-4g-esp Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-49261?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2023-49261 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-49261 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53263.
- When was CVE-2023-49261 published?
- CVE-2023-49261 was published on 2024-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:hongdian:h8951-4g-esp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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