CVE-2023-2306
CWE-798Published: October 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Qognify NiceVision versions 3.1 and prior are vulnerable to exposing sensitive information using hard-coded credentials. With these credentials an attacker can retrieve information about the cameras, user information, and modify database records.
Risk Analysis
Qognify NiceVision versions 3.1 and prior contain hard-coded credentials that allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and database modifications. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain significant control over the system.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Upgrade to a version newer than 3.1 and ensure default credentials are changed or removed.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-2306 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), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-2306 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts