MEDIUM
CVE-2023-22389
CWE-256Published: January 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Snap One Wattbox WB-300-IP-3 versions WB10.9a17 and prior store passwords in a plaintext file when the device configuration is exported via Save/Restore–>Backup Settings, which could be read by any user accessing the file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-22389 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
snapav2 product(s)
wattbox wb-300-ip-3 firmwarewattbox wb-300-ip-3
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-026-03Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-026-03Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-22389
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-256
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 30, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-256)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-22389 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.