How severe is CVE-2023-5879?

CVE-2023-5879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5879?

CVE-2023-5879 affects Geniecompany Aladdin Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5879?

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

Does CVE-2023-5879 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5879 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58152.

When was CVE-2023-5879 published?

CVE-2023-5879 was published on 2024-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5879

CVE-2023-5879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Geniecompany Aladdin Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58152
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Geniecompany Aladdin Connect
Published: 2024-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Users’ product account authentication data was stored in clear text in The Genie Company Aladdin Connect Mobile Application Version 5.65 Build 2075 (and below) on Android Devices. This allows the attacker, with access to the android device, to potentially retrieve users' clear text authentication credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5879?: Users’ product account authentication data was stored in clear text in The Genie Company Aladdin Connect Mobile Application Version 5.65 Build 2075 (and below) on Android Devices. This allows the attacker, with access to the android device, to potentially retrieve users' clear text authentication credentials.
How severe is CVE-2023-5879?: CVE-2023-5879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5879?: CVE-2023-5879 affects Geniecompany Aladdin Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5879 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5879 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58152.
When was CVE-2023-5879 published?: CVE-2023-5879 was published on 2024-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2024/01/03/genie-aladdin-connect-retrofit-garage-door-opener-multiple-vulnerabilities/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:geniecompany:aladdin_connect:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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