CVE-2023-35837
CRITICAL
Published Jan 23, 2024
Modified Jun 16, 2025
Description
An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02. Authentication for web interface is completed via an unauthenticated WiFi AP. The administrative password for the web interface has a default password, equal to the registration ID of the device. This same registration ID is used as the WiFi SSID name. No routine is in place to force a change to this password on first use or bring its default state to the attention of the user. Once authenticated, an attacker can reconfigure the device or upload new firmware, both of which can lead to Denial of Service, code execution, or Escalation of Privileges.
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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-2023-35837? +
An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02. Authentication for web interface is completed via an unauthenticated WiFi AP. The administrative password for the web interface has a default password, equal to the registration ID of the device. This same registration ID is used as the WiFi SSID name. No routine is in place to force a change to this password on first use or bring its default state to the attention of the user. Once authenticated, an attacker can reconfigure the device or upload new firmware, both of which can lead to Denial of Service, code execution, or Escalation of Privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2023-35837? +
CVE-2023-35837 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-2023-35837? +
CVE-2023-35837 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-2023-35837? +
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.