How severe is CVE-2023-49340?

CVE-2023-49340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49340?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-49340 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49340 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53323.

When was CVE-2023-49340 published?

CVE-2023-49340 was published on 2024-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49340

CVE-2023-49340 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53323
Weakness: CWE-287
Published: 2024-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Newland Nquire 1000 Interactive Kiosk version NQ1000-II_G_V1.00.011, allows remote attackers to escalate privileges and bypass authentication via incorrect access control in the web management portal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49340?: An issue was discovered in Newland Nquire 1000 Interactive Kiosk version NQ1000-II_G_V1.00.011, allows remote attackers to escalate privileges and bypass authentication via incorrect access control in the web management portal.
How severe is CVE-2023-49340?: CVE-2023-49340 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49340?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-49340 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49340 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53323.
When was CVE-2023-49340 published?: CVE-2023-49340 was published on 2024-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/n0obit4/Vulnerability_Disclosure/tree/main/CVE-2023-49340

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