CVE-2023-49256

HIGH
Published Jan 12, 2024 Modified Jun 20, 2025 CWE-321 CWE-798

Description

It is possible to download the configuration backup without authorization and decrypt included passwords using hardcoded static key.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-321 CWE-321
CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor Product
hongdian h8951-4g-esp_firmware
hongdian h8951-4g-esp

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49256? +
It is possible to download the configuration backup without authorization and decrypt included passwords using hardcoded static key. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-49256? +
CVE-2023-49256 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49256? +
CVE-2023-49256 affects products from hongdian, specifically: h8951-4g-esp, h8951-4g-esp_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-49256? +
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.

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