How severe is CVE-2023-4986?

CVE-2023-4986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4986?

CVE-2023-4986 affects Supcon Inplant Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4986?

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

When was CVE-2023-4986 published?

CVE-2023-4986 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4986

CVE-2023-4986 is a low-severity vulnerability in Supcon Inplant Scada with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-916.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
CVSS v2: 1.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-916
Affected product: Supcon Inplant Scada
Published: 2023-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Supcon InPlant SCADA up to 20230901. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file Project.xml. The manipulation leads to password hash with insufficient computational effort. Local access is required to approach this attack. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-239797 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4986?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Supcon InPlant SCADA up to 20230901. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file Project.xml. The manipulation leads to password hash with insufficient computational effort. Local access is required to approach this attack. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-239797 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-4986?: CVE-2023-4986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4986?: CVE-2023-4986 affects Supcon Inplant Scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4986 published?: CVE-2023-4986 was published on 2023-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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