CVE-2023-51740: cm5100 (CVSS 7.5)

Description

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to transmission of authentication credentials in plaintext over the network. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by eavesdropping on the victim’s network traffic to extract username and password from the web interface (Login Page) of the vulnerable targeted system.

Is your site exposed to CVE-2023-51740?

Run a free security scan — no signup, results in seconds.

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-319 CWE-319

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
skyworthdigital	cm5100_firmware	All
skyworthdigital	cm5100	All

References

Other References

https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2024-0013 https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2024-0013

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-51740? +

This vulnerability exist in Skyworth Router CM5100, version 4.1.1.24, due to transmission of authentication credentials in plaintext over the network. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by eavesdropping on the victim’s network traffic to extract username and password from the web interface (Login Page) of the vulnerable targeted system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-51740? +

CVE-2023-51740 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-2023-51740? +

CVE-2023-51740 affects products from skyworthdigital, specifically: cm5100, cm5100_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-51740? +

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.

Related Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-45432

This vulnerability exists in GX Earth ONT models due to the transmission of user credentials in plaintext over HTTP in …

CVE-2026-25608

STER uses unencrypted TCP traffic to transmit data over the network. It allows an attacker to conduct a Man-In-The-Middle attack …

CVE-2026-42514

This vulnerability exists in e-Sushrut due to exposure of OTPs in plaintext within API responses. A remote attacker could exploit …

CVE-2025-0631

A Credential Exposure Vulnerability exists in the above-mentioned product and version. The vulnerability is due to using HTTP resulting in …

CVE-2025-42603

This vulnerability exists in the Meon KYC solutions due to transmission of sensitive data in plain text within the response …

CVE-2025-47419

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Crestron Automate VX allows Sniffing Network Traffic. The device allows Web UI and …

CVE-2023-51740