How severe is CVE-2023-5288?

CVE-2023-5288 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-2023-5288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5288?

CVE-2023-5288 affects Sick Sim1012-0p0g200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5288?

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.

When was CVE-2023-5288 published?

CVE-2023-5288 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5288

CVE-2023-5288 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sick Sim1012-0p0g200 Firmware 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Sick Sim1012-0p0g200 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote unauthorized attacker may connect to the SIM1012, interact with the device and change configuration settings. The adversary may also reset the SIM and in the worst case upload a new firmware version to the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5288?: A remote unauthorized attacker may connect to the SIM1012, interact with the device and change configuration settings. The adversary may also reset the SIM and in the worst case upload a new firmware version to the device.
How severe is CVE-2023-5288?: CVE-2023-5288 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-2023-5288 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5288?: CVE-2023-5288 affects Sick Sim1012-0p0g200 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5288?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-5288 published?: CVE-2023-5288 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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