CVE-2023-43844
Published: 28 May 2024
Summary
CVE-2023-43844 is a high-severity Use of Default Credentials (CWE-1392) vulnerability in Aten Pe6208 Firmware. Its CVSS base score is 8.0 (High).
Operationally, ranked at the 37.6th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-48207
Vulnerability details
Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 have default credentials for the privileged web interface account. The user is not asked to change the credentials after first login. If not changed, attackers can log in to the web interface and gain administrator…
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privileges.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Mandates replacement of default credentials during secure configuration and provisioning procedures.
Policy requires changing or avoiding default credentials during system setup and operation.
Unique identification requirement prevents use of default or shared credentials by organizational users.
Changing default authenticators prior to first use prevents use of default credentials.
Standards-compliant authentication mechanisms typically prohibit default credentials for cryptographic modules.
Consistent implementation of the strategy drives removal or mitigation of default credentials in procured systems and services.
Security functional requirements and acceptance criteria can stipulate that acquired systems must not use default credentials.
Documentation of known configuration vulnerabilities and secure setup practices reduces reliance on default credentials.