HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-49106
HIGH

CVE-2023-49106

CWE-549Published: January 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Missing Password Field Masking vulnerability in Hitachi Device Manager on Windows, Linux (Device Manager Agent component).This issue affects Hitachi Device Manager: before 8.8.5-04.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-49106 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

hitachi1 product(s)
device manager
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-49106
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-549
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 16, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-549)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-49106 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.