CVE-2023-53983

Description

Anevia Flamingo XL/XS 3.6.20 contains a critical vulnerability with weak default administrative credentials that can be easily guessed. Attackers can leverage these hard-coded credentials to gain full remote system control without complex authentication mechanisms.

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ateme	flamingo_xl_firmware	All
ateme	flamingo_xl_firmware	All
ateme	flamingo_xl	All
ateme	flamingo_xl	All
ateme	flamingo_xs_firmware	All
ateme	flamingo_xs_firmware	All
ateme	flamingo_xs	All
ateme	flamingo_xs	All
ateme	soaplive	All
ateme	soaplive	All
ateme	soapsystem	All

References

Exploits

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2023-5777.php https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2023-5777.php

Other References

https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2023060019 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/259059 https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172875/Anevia-Flamingo-XL-XS-3.6.x-Default-Hardcoded-Credentials.html https://www.ateme.com/ https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/anevia-flamingo-xlxs-default-credentials-authentication-bypass

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53983? +

Anevia Flamingo XL/XS 3.6.20 contains a critical vulnerability with weak default administrative credentials that can be easily guessed. Attackers can leverage these hard-coded credentials to gain full remote system control without complex authentication mechanisms. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-53983? +

CVE-2023-53983 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-2023-53983? +

CVE-2023-53983 affects products from ateme, specifically: flamingo_xl, flamingo_xl_firmware, flamingo_xs, flamingo_xs_firmware, soaplive, soapsystem. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53983? +

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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