CVE-2023-46388 (GCVE-0-2023-46388)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-11-30 00:00 – Updated: 2024-09-20 16:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
LOYTEC electronics GmbH LINX-212 and LINX-151 devices (all versions) are vulnerable to Insecure Permissions via dpal_config.zml file. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose smtp client account credentials and bypass email authentication.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
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