HIGH
CVE-2023-46388
CWE-312Published: November 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
LOYTEC electronics GmbH LINX-212 and LINX-151 devices (all versions) are vulnerable to Insecure Permissions via dpal_config.zml file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose smtp client account credentials and bypass email authentication.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-46388 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
loytec4 product(s)
linx-212 firmwarelinx-212linx-151 firmwarelinx-151
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (7)
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175952/Loytec-L-INX-Automation-Servers-Information-Disclosure-Cleartext-Secrets.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/7Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175952/Loytec-L-INX-Automation-Servers-Information-Disclosure-Cleartext-Secrets.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/7Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-46388
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-312
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 30, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-312)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-46388 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.