Is CVE-2023-40706 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-40706 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-40706 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-40706 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-40706?

CVE-2023-40706 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-40706

CWE-307Published: August 24, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is no limit on the number of login attempts in the web server for the SNAP PAC S1 Firmware version R10.3b. This could allow for a brute-force attack on the built-in web server login.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-40706 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.