Is CVE-2023-28897 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-28897 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-28897 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-28897 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28897?

CVE-2023-28897 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-28897

CWE-798Published: January 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The secret value used for access to critical UDS services of the MIB3 infotainment is hardcoded in the firmware.

Vulnerability discovered on Škoda Superb III (3V3) - 2.0 TDI manufactured in 2022.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The MIB3 infotainment system in certain 2022 Škoda Superb III vehicles uses hardcoded secret values for critical UDS services. This critical flaw could allow unauthorized access to vehicle services.

There is no known public exploit for this issue, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Contact the manufacturer for authorized firmware updates or security patches for the infotainment system.

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-2023-28897 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.