CVE-2023-53983 Anevia Flamingo XL/XS 3.6.20 Default Credentials Authentication Bypass

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Attackers can use hard-coded default credentials to gain full remote control of Anevia Flamingo encoders, requiring immediate credential changes or firmware updates.

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-2023-53983?

CVE-2023-53983 is a critical vulnerability in Ateme Anevia Flamingo XL/XS, published on 30 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Anevia Flamingo XL/XS 3.6.20 contains a critical vulnerability with weak default administrative credentials that can be easily guessed. Attackers can leverage these hard-coded credentials to gain full remote system control without complex authentication mechanisms.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-53983?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Ateme Flamingo Xl Firmware, Ateme Flamingo Xs Firmware, Ateme Soaplive, Ateme Soapsystem.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53983?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-53983 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-53983 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-53983 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rg8q-q5qg-28fm.

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