Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-3643?

Affected: Boss Mini Firmware (Carel) versions 1.4.0-build_6221; Boss Mini versions >= 1.4.0 Build 6221. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-3643 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2023-3643 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2023-3643?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-3643?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2023-3643 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2023-3643

CriticalPublic exploit

It has been classified as critical.

Published Jul 12, 2023 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2023-3643 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Boss Mini Firmware (Carel), Boss Mini.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

75%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

A vulnerability was found in Boss Mini 1.4.0 Build 6221. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file boss/servlet/document. The manipulation of the argument path leads to file inclusion. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-233889 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Boss Mini FirmwareCarel	1.4.0-build_6221	n/a
Boss Mini	>= 1.4.0 Build 6221	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 12, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path

References

advisoryhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.233889
advisoryhttps://vuldb.com/?id.233889
exploithttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1RXmDUAjqZvWSvHUrfRerz7My6M3KX7YG/view
exploitExploitDB-52482

FAQ

Common Questions.

A vulnerability was found in Boss Mini 1.4.0 Build 6221.
Affected: Boss Mini Firmware (Carel) versions 1.4.0-build_6221; Boss Mini versions >= 1.4.0 Build 6221. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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