Is CVE-2023-23770 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23770 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23770 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23770 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23770?

CVE-2023-23770 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23770

CWE-259Published: August 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Motorola MBTS Site Controller accepts hard-coded backdoor password. The Motorola MBTS Site Controller Man Machine Interface (MMI), allowing for service technicians to diagnose and configure the device, accepts a hard-coded backdoor password that cannot be changed or disabled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-23770 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.