CVE-2023-40463
CWE-798Published: December 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
When configured in
debugging mode by an authenticated user with
administrative
privileges, ALEOS 4.16 and earlier store the SHA512
hash of the common
root password for that version in a directory
accessible to a user
with root privileges or equivalent access.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-40463 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 7.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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All References (2)
Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-40463 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts