HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-6023
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CVE-2015-6023

CWE-284Published: February 9, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ping.cgi in NetCommWireless HSPA 3G10WVE wireless routers with firmware before 3G10WVE-L101-S306ETS-C01_R05 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a direct request. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2015-6024 to execute arbitrary commands.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-6023 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-6023. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

netcommwireless2 product(s)
hspa 3g10wve firmwarehspa 3g10wve
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136901/NetCommWireless-HSPA-3G10WVE-Authentication-Bypass-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/13
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/18
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96383
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39762/
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136901/NetCommWireless-HSPA-3G10WVE-Authentication-Bypass-Code-Execution.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/13
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/18
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96383
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39762/

All References (14)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136901/NetCommWireless-HSPA-3G10WVE-Authentication-Bypass-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/13Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/18Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538263/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538297/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96383Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39762/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136901/NetCommWireless-HSPA-3G10WVE-Authentication-Bypass-Code-Execution.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/13Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/18Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538263/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538297/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96383Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39762/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-6023
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-284
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 9, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-284)

CVE-2015-3062
10.0
CVE-2015-3060
10.0
CVE-2015-3061
10.0
CVE-2015-0929
10.0
CVE-2014-6626
10.0
CVE-2015-3063
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-6023 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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