CVE-2023-38028
CWE-306Published: August 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Saho’s attendance devices ADM100 and ADM-100FP have insufficient authentication. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication to read system information and operate user's data, but can’t control system or disrupt service.
Risk Analysis
Saho attendance devices have insufficient authentication mechanisms, enabling unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass security controls. This allows unauthorized access to sensitive system information and user data. The 9.1 CVSS score indicates a high-severity risk requiring immediate attention.
No public exploit is known, and it is not included in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Upgrade the firmware to a patched version and ensure the device is not directly exposed to the public internet.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-38028 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), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-38028 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts