How severe is CVE-2023-6096?

CVE-2023-6096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6096?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-6096 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6096 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58352.

When was CVE-2023-6096 published?

CVE-2023-6096 was published on 2024-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6096

CVE-2023-6096 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58352
Weakness: CWE-668
Published: 2024-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vladimir Kononovich, a Security Researcher has found a flaw that using a inappropriate encryption logic on the DVR. firmware encryption is broken and allows to decrypt. The manufacturer has released patch firmware for the flaw, please refer to the manufacturer's report for details and workarounds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6096?: Vladimir Kononovich, a Security Researcher has found a flaw that using a inappropriate encryption logic on the DVR. firmware encryption is broken and allows to decrypt. The manufacturer has released patch firmware for the flaw, please refer to the manufacturer's report for details and workarounds.
How severe is CVE-2023-6096?: CVE-2023-6096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-6096 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6096 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58352.
When was CVE-2023-6096 published?: CVE-2023-6096 was published on 2024-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.hanwhavision.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NVR-DVR-Vulnerability-Report-CVE-2023-6095-6096.pdf

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