How severe is CVE-2023-6728?

CVE-2023-6728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6728?

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

Does CVE-2023-6728 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6728 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58942.

When was CVE-2023-6728 published?

CVE-2023-6728 was published on 2024-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6728

CVE-2023-6728 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58942
Weakness: CWE-326
Published: 2024-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nokia SR OS bof.cfg file encryption is vulnerable to a brute force attack. This weakness allows an attacker in possession of the encrypted file to decrypt the bof.cfg file and obtain the BOF configuration content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6728?: Nokia SR OS bof.cfg file encryption is vulnerable to a brute force attack. This weakness allows an attacker in possession of the encrypted file to decrypt the bof.cfg file and obtain the BOF configuration content.
How severe is CVE-2023-6728?: CVE-2023-6728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6728?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6728 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6728 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58942.
When was CVE-2023-6728 published?: CVE-2023-6728 was published on 2024-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.nokia.com/about-us/security-and-privacy/product-security-advisory/cve-2023-6728/

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