CVE-2023-41351
CWE-288Published: November 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Chunghwa Telecom NOKIA G-040W-Q has a vulnerability of authentication bypass, which allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass the authentication mechanism to log in to the device by an alternative URL. This makes it possible for unauthenticated remote attackers to log in as any existing users, such as an administrator, to perform arbitrary system operations or disrupt service.
Risk Analysis
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the NOKIA G-040W-Q allows unauthenticated remote attackers to log in as any user, including administrators. This critical flaw carries a 9.8 CVSS score and allows for complete device takeover.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog.
Apply the latest firmware updates provided by the manufacturer for the G-040W-Q device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-41351 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-41351 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts