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CVE-2023-46383: LOYTEC electronics GmbH LINX Configurator (all versions) uses HTTP Basic Authentication, which transmits usernames and passwords in base64-encoded cleartext and allows remote attackers to steal the...

CVE-2023-46383 · published 2 years ago
Summary

LOYTEC electronics GmbH LINX Configurator (all versions) uses HTTP Basic Authentication, which transmits usernames and passwords in base64-encoded cleartext and allows remote attackers to steal the password and gain full control of Loytec device configuration.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
loytec l-inx_configurator 7.4.10
cpe:2.3:a:loytec:l-inx_configurator:7.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
LOYTEC electronics GmbH LINX Configurator (all versions) uses HTTP Basic Authentication, which transmits usernames and passwords in base64-encoded cleartext and allows remote attackers to steal the...
LOYTEC electronics GmbH LINX Configurator (all versions) uses HTTP Basic Authentication, which transmits usernames and passwords in base64-encoded cleartext and allows remote attackers to steal the password and gain full control of Loytec device configuration.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-319Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Timeline
Published30 Nov 2023
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
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