Is CVE-2023-28610 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-28610 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-28610 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-28610 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28610?

CVE-2023-28610 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-28610

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The update process in OMICRON StationGuard and OMICRON StationScout before 2.21 can be exploited by providing a modified firmware update image. This allows a remote attacker to gain root access to the system.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

OMICRON StationGuard and StationScout versions before 2.21 are vulnerable to a critical flaw in the update process that allows attackers to upload modified firmware. This grants remote attackers root access to the system, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to version 2.21 or later to secure the firmware update process.

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-2023-28610 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.