7.8
CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-36623

First published: Wed Jul 05 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Loxone Miniserver Go Gen 2<14.2
Loxone Miniserver Go Gen 2 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-36623?

    CVE-2023-36623 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation associated with hard-coded secrets in the Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-36623?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-36623, upgrade to Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2 firmware version 14.2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-36623?

    Users of the Loxone Miniserver Go Gen.2 firmware versions prior to 14.2 are affected by CVE-2023-36623.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-36623?

    CVE-2023-36623 is a local escalation of privilege vulnerability involving hard-coded secrets.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-36623?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-36623 to calculate the root password, gaining unauthorized access to the device.

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