How severe is CVE-2023-5754?

CVE-2023-5754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-5754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5754?

CVE-2023-5754 primarily affects Sielco Polyeco500 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5754?

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-2023-5754 published?

CVE-2023-5754 was published on 2023-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5754

CVE-2023-5754 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sielco Polyeco500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Sielco Polyeco500 Firmware
Published: 2023-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sielco PolyEco1000 uses a weak set of default administrative credentials that can be easily guessed in remote password attacks and gain full control of the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5754?: Sielco PolyEco1000 uses a weak set of default administrative credentials that can be easily guessed in remote password attacks and gain full control of the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-5754?: CVE-2023-5754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-5754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5754?: CVE-2023-5754 primarily affects Sielco Polyeco500 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5754?: 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-2023-5754 published?: CVE-2023-5754 was published on 2023-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-299-07

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:sielco:polyeco500_firmware:1.7.0:*:*:*:cpu:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sielco:polyeco500_firmware:10.16:*:*:*:fpga:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sielco:polyeco300_firmware:2.0.0:*:*:*:cpu:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sielco:polyeco300_firmware:2.0.2:*:*:*:cpu:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sielco:polyeco300_firmware:10.19:*:*:*:fpga:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sielco:polyeco1000_firmware:1.9.3:*:*:*:cpu:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sielco:polyeco1000_firmware:1.9.4:*:*:*:cpu:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sielco:polyeco1000_firmware:2.0.6:*:*:*:cpu:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sielco:polyeco1000_firmware:10.19:*:*:*:fpga:*:*:*

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