How severe is CVE-2023-49692?

CVE-2023-49692 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49692?

CVE-2023-49692 primarily affects Siemens 6gk6108-4am00-2ba2 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49692?

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-2023-49692 published?

CVE-2023-49692 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49692

CVE-2023-49692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens 6gk6108-4am00-2ba2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Siemens 6gk6108-4am00-2ba2 Firmware
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM RM1224 LTE(4G) EU (6GK6108-4AM00-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), RUGGEDCOM RM1224 LTE(4G) NAM (6GK6108-4AM00-2DA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M804PB (6GK5804-0AP00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M812-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5812-1AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M812-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5812-1BA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M816-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5816-1AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M816-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5816-1BA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M826-2 SHDSL-Router (6GK5826-2AB00-2AB2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M874-2 (6GK5874-2AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M874-3 (6GK5874-3AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-3 (6GK5876-3AA02-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-3 (ROK) (6GK5876-3AA02-2EA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-4 (6GK5876-4AA10-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-4 (EU) (6GK5876-4AA00-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-4 (NAM) (6GK5876-4AA00-2DA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE MUM853-1 (EU) (6GK5853-2EA00-2DA1) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (EU) (6GK5856-2EA00-3DA1) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (RoW) (6GK5856-2EA00-3AA1) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE S615 EEC LAN-Router (6GK5615-0AA01-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE S615 LAN-Router (6GK5615-0AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2). An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command with root privileges vulnerability exists in the parsing of the IPSEC configuration. This could allow malicious local administrators to issue commands on system level after a new connection is established.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49692?: A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM RM1224 LTE(4G) EU (6GK6108-4AM00-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), RUGGEDCOM RM1224 LTE(4G) NAM (6GK6108-4AM00-2DA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M804PB (6GK5804-0AP00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M812-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5812-1AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M812-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5812-1BA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M816-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5816-1AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M816-1 ADSL-Router (6GK5816-1BA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M826-2 SHDSL-Router (6GK5826-2AB00-2AB2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M874-2 (6GK5874-2AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M874-3 (6GK5874-3AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-3 (6GK5876-3AA02-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-3 (ROK) (6GK5876-3AA02-2EA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-4 (6GK5876-4AA10-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-4 (EU) (6GK5876-4AA00-2BA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE M876-4 (NAM) (6GK5876-4AA00-2DA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE MUM853-1 (EU) (6GK5853-2EA00-2DA1) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (EU) (6GK5856-2EA00-3DA1) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE MUM856-1 (RoW) (6GK5856-2EA00-3AA1) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE S615 EEC LAN-Router (6GK5615-0AA01-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2), SCALANCE S615 LAN-Router (6GK5615-0AA00-2AA2) (All versions < V7.2.2). An Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command with root privileges vulnerability exists in the parsing of the IPSEC configuration. This could allow malicious local administrators to issue commands on system level after a new connection is established.
How severe is CVE-2023-49692?: CVE-2023-49692 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49692 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49692?: CVE-2023-49692 primarily affects Siemens 6gk6108-4am00-2ba2 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49692?: 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-2023-49692 published?: CVE-2023-49692 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

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