VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2023-28895

The password for access to the debugging console of the PoWer Controller chip (PWC) of the MIB3 infotainment is hard-coded in the firmware.

MEDIUM 6.8EPSS 0.31%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.31%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

The password for access to the debugging console of the PoWer Controller chip (PWC) of the MIB3 infotainment is hard-coded in the firmware. The console allows attackers with physical access to the MIB3 unit to gain full control over the PWC chip. Vulnerability found on Škoda Superb III (3V3) - 2.0 TDI manufactured in 2022.

CVSS 3.1: 6.8 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.31% probability · 24th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-259, CWE-798
Affected: preh/mib3 firmware
Source: cve@asrg.io

References

https://asrg.io/security-advisories/hard-coded-password-for-access-to-power-controller-chip-memory/Third Party Advisory
https://asrg.io/security-advisories/hard-coded-password-for-access-to-power-controller-chip-memory/Third Party Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.