CVE-2023-36623 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 7.8 Published 5 Jul 2023 Updated 21 Nov 2024

A local attacker can calculate the root password using hard-coded secrets and the MAC address to escalate privileges on the Loxone Miniserver Go.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-36623?

CVE-2023-36623 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The root password of the Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2 before 14.2 is calculated using hard-coded secrets and the MAC address. This allows a local user to calculate the root password and escalate privileges.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36623?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Loxone Miniserver Go Gen 2 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36623?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36623 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-36623 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-36623 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g663-855h-mmr7.