CVE-2023-28610 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Mar 2023 Updated 26 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can gain root access by providing a modified firmware update image due to missing authorization checks in the update process.

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-2023-28610?

CVE-2023-28610 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The update process in OMICRON StationGuard and OMICRON StationScout before 2.21 can be exploited by providing a modified firmware update image. This allows a remote attacker to gain root access to the system.

Weakness: CWE-347

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28610?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Omicronenergy Stationguard, Omicronenergy Stationscout.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28610?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28610 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-28610 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-28610 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84p4-29fv-4cpr.