CVE-2023-36748 Weak cryptography in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000

Q: Is CVE-2023-36748 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36748 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-36748?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36748 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 5.9 Published 11 Jul 2023 Updated 27 Nov 2024

Weak default ciphers allow man-in-the-middle attackers to read and modify data on Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-36748?

CVE-2023-36748 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000, published on 11 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.16.0), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.16.0). The affected devices are configured to offer weak ciphers by default. This could allow an unauthorized attacker in a man-in-the-middle position to read and modify any data passed over to and from the affected device.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36748?

It affects 11 products.

Products include Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Mx5000re Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1400 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1500 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1501 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Rox Rx1510 Firmware and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36748?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36748 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-36748 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36748 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j6x4-h5q2-mhmg.