CVE-2023-46518
CWE-787Published: October 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Mercury A15 V1.0 20230818_1.0.3 was discovered to contain a command execution vulnerability via the component cloudDeviceTokenSuccCB.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability allows for remote command execution in Mercury A15 firmware. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it represents a critical risk as it allows full system compromise without authentication.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network-based attack vector and low complexity.
Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by the manufacturer for the Mercury A15 device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-46518 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-46518 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts