CVE-2023-43845 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can use default telnet credentials to gain administrator privileges on Aten PE6208 KVM switches if credentials are not manually changed.
- 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-2023-43845?
CVE-2023-43845 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 have default credentials for the privileged telnet account. The user is not asked to change the credentials after first login. If not changed, attackers can log in to the telnet console and gain administrator privileges.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43845?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aten Pe6208 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43845?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43845 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-43845 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43845 exists.