CVE-2023-26462 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.1 Published 23 Feb 2023 Updated 12 Mar 2025

Remote attackers with server or source code access can exploit hard-coded service credentials to gain elevated privileges in ThingsBoard.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-26462?

CVE-2023-26462 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ThingsBoard 3.4.1 could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges because hard-coded service credentials (usable for privilege escalation) are stored in an insecure format. (To read this stored data, the attacker needs access to the application server or its source code.)

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26462?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Thingsboard Thingsboard.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26462?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26462 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-26462 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-26462 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pvpx-gxvp-44wq.