How severe is CVE-2023-5488?

CVE-2023-5488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5488?

CVE-2023-5488 affects Byzoro Smart S45f Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5488?

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

When was CVE-2023-5488 published?

CVE-2023-5488 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5488

CVE-2023-5488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Byzoro Smart S45f Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Byzoro Smart S45f Firmware
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Byzoro Smart S45F Multi-Service Secure Gateway Intelligent Management Platform up to 20230928. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /sysmanage/updatelib.php. The manipulation of the argument file_upload leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-241640. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5488?: A vulnerability was found in Byzoro Smart S45F Multi-Service Secure Gateway Intelligent Management Platform up to 20230928. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /sysmanage/updatelib.php. The manipulation of the argument file_upload leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-241640. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-5488?: CVE-2023-5488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5488?: CVE-2023-5488 affects Byzoro Smart S45f Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5488 published?: CVE-2023-5488 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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