CVE-2023-7342
CVE-2023-7342 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60544
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HiSecOS web server versions 03.4.00 prior to 04.1.00 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users with operator or auditor roles to escalate privileges to the administrator role by sending specially crafted packets to the web server. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain full administrative access to the affected device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-7342?
- HiSecOS web server versions 03.4.00 prior to 04.1.00 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users with operator or auditor roles to escalate privileges to the administrator role by sending specially crafted packets to the web server. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain full administrative access to the affected device.
- How severe is CVE-2023-7342?
- CVE-2023-7342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-7342 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-7342?
- 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-2023-7342 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-7342 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60544.
- When was CVE-2023-7342 published?
- CVE-2023-7342 was published on 2026-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://assets.belden.com/m/4828b7cf8b652105/original/Microsoft-Word-Belden_Security_Bulletin_BSECV-2021-07_1v0-docx.pdf
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/belden-hisecos-web-server-privilege-escalation
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