CVE-2023-40038 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Predictable default WPA2 PSKs in Arris devices allow attackers to gain unauthorized remote access to the network.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-40038?
CVE-2023-40038 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Arris DG860A and DG1670A devices have predictable default WPA2 PSKs that could lead to unauthorized remote access. (They use the first 6 characters of the SSID and the last 6 characters of the BSSID, decrementing the last digit.)
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40038?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Arris Dg1670a Firmware, Arris Dg860a Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40038?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40038 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-40038 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40038 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4gg-hh5p-pjmg.