CVE-2023-23324
CWE-798Published: November 29, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026
Official Description
Zumtobel Netlink CCD Onboard 3.74 - Firmware 3.80 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials for the Administrator account.
Risk Analysis
The Zumtobel Netlink CCD contains hardcoded credentials for the administrator account, allowing full unauthorized access. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA's KEV.
Update the firmware to a version beyond 3.80 and ensure default credentials are changed if possible.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-23324 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
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-23324 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts