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CVE-2023-23578NVD status: Modified

SkyBridge MB-A200: Origin Validation Error

CVE-2023-23578 is a high-severity origin validation error vulnerability in SkyBridge MB-A200 from Seiko Solutions, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected SkyBridge MB-A200 versions: firmware Ver. 01.00.05 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 81% of scored CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of SkyBridge MB-A200 you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Read the advisory on seiko-sol.co.jp for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  3. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Seiko SolutionsSkyBridge MB-A200firmware Ver. 01.00.05 and earlierNot stated
Seiko-solSkybridge Mb-a200 Firmware01.00.05 and earlierNot stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
NoneNothing can be modified.
Availability
NoneAvailability is not affected.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.17.5HighNVD
CVSS 3.17.5HighCISA (ADP)

Official description

Improper access control vulnerability in SkyBridge MB-A200 firmware Ver. 01.00.05 and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to connect to the product's ADB port.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Origin Validation Error

The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.

More Origin Validation Error vulnerabilities (CWE-346)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Third-party and government advisories

Recent Origin Validation Error vulnerabilities

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