CVE-2023-48266
CWE-121Published: January 10, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack or, possibly, obtain Remote Code Execution (RCE) via a crafted network request.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Bosch Nexo OS allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service or potentially achieve remote code execution via a crafted network request. The critical CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply the latest security updates or patches provided by Bosch for the affected Nexo OS and cordless nutrunner devices.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-48266 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-2023-48266 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts