CVE-2023-0345
Published: March 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Akuvox E11 secure shell (SSH) server is enabled by default and can be accessed by the root user. This password cannot be changed by the user.
Risk Analysis
The Akuvox E11 has an SSH server enabled by default with a hard-coded root password that cannot be changed. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale and allows full unauthorized system access.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Disable the SSH service if not required and apply any available firmware patches from the manufacturer.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0345 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 successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0345 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts