CVE-2023-35835
CRITICAL
Published Jan 23, 2024
Modified May 30, 2025
Description
An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02. The device provides a WiFi access point for initial configuration. The WiFi network provided has no network authentication (such as an encryption key) and persists permanently, including after enrollment and setup is complete. The WiFi network serves a web-based configuration utility, as well as an unauthenticated ModBus protocol interface.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| solax | pocket_wifi_3_firmware |
| solax | pocket_wifi_3 |
References
Other References
https://www.solaxpower.com/downloads/
https://www.solaxpower.com/help/upgrading-the-pocket-wifi-firmware/
https://yougottahackthat.com/blog/
https://yougottahackthat.com/blog/1370/solax-inverters-pocket-wifi-using-poor-authentication
https://www.solaxpower.com/downloads/
https://www.solaxpower.com/help/upgrading-the-pocket-wifi-firmware/
https://yougottahackthat.com/blog/
https://yougottahackthat.com/blog/1370/solax-inverters-pocket-wifi-using-poor-authentication
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-35835? +
An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02. The device provides a WiFi access point for initial configuration. The WiFi network provided has no network authentication (such as an encryption key) and persists permanently, including after enrollment and setup is complete. The WiFi network serves a web-based configuration utility, as well as an unauthenticated ModBus protocol interface. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2023-35835? +
CVE-2023-35835 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35835? +
CVE-2023-35835 affects products from solax, specifically: pocket_wifi_3, pocket_wifi_3_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-35835? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.