Is CVE-2023-2504 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-2504 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-2504 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-2504 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-2504?

CVE-2023-2504 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-2504

CWE-798Published: May 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Files present on firmware images could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access as a root user using hard-coded credentials.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Hard-coded credentials within firmware images allow unauthorized attackers to gain root-level access to BirdDog devices. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high risk of complete system compromise.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest firmware version provided by BirdDog to remove the hard-coded credentials.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-2504 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.