HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-28899
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-28899

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

By sending a specific reset UDS request via OBDII port of Skoda vehicles, it is possible to cause vehicle engine shutdown and denial of service of other vehicle components even when the vehicle is moving at a high speed. No safety critical functions affected. 

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-28899 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

skoda-auto2 product(s)
superb 3 firmwaresuperb 3
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-28899
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 12, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-28899 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.