CVE-2023-45735
📛 CVE Title
Westermo Lynx Code Injection
Description
A potential attacker with access to the Westermo Lynx device may be able to execute malicious code that could affect the correct functioning of the device.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- icscert
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.0 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 8.0 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-94 - Reserved
- 2023-10-12
- Published
- 2024-02-06 22:48 UTC
- Last updated
- 2024-08-19 22:23 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/45xxx/CVE-2023-45735.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-45735 — Westermo Lynx Code Injection
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2024-02-06 22:16:14 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:29:26 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.0 / 10 HIGH source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 2.1 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0051 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 39.79% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-06-25
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-06-26 00:27 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-50024 - Assigner
- icscert
- Published
- Feb 6, 2024, 9:48:14 PM
- Updated
- Aug 19, 2024, 8:23:15 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.0 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1000
- Vendors
- Westermo
- Products
-
Lynx (L206-F2G1)Lynx (4.24)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-48gj-6976-qj95
ENISA description: A potential attacker with access to the Westermo Lynx device may be able to execute malicious code that could affect the correct functioning of the device.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westermo | Lynx |
L206-F2G1 (affected),
4.24 (affected)
|
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Affected products — CPE 2.3 (2) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:o:westermo:l206-f2g_firmware:4.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:h:westermo:l206-f2g:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-023-04 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-023-04 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
Remediations (17)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.forbes.com
Following the release of a BitLocker zero-day security bypass by a disgruntled hacker, Microsoft has now offered mitigation advice until a patch is available.
2026-06-26 09:17 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
Provides Windows client guidance for IT Pros to protect against speculative execution side-channel vulnerabilities.
2026-06-26 09:17 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
To help customers understand the risk associated with each vulnerability we patch , we have published a severity rating system that rates each vulnerability according to the worst theoretical outcome were that vulnerability to be exploited.
2026-06-26 09:17 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-06-26 09:17 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 374 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-06-26 09:17 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 57 flaws, including six actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-06-26 09:17 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Microsoft says it is considering a patch for a zero-day vulnerability, dubbed YellowKey, that allows attackers with access to a Windows device to bypass Bitlocker encryption protection and read ...
2026-06-26 09:17 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft is addressing 67 vulnerabilities this June 2025 Patch Tuesday. Learn more about the findings in this Patch Tuesday.
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC -
web:github.com
A new and improved community patch for BO3. . Contribute to shiversoftdev/t7patch development by creating an account on GitHub.
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
Overview The advisories below document publicly disclosed Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVEs ) in the Now Platform by ServiceNow. Because ServiceNow uses various methods to communicate vulnerability information, patches, and other fixes, customers should review family, security patch , and hotfix release notes, which are available at https://docs.servicenow.com, for a complete list of ...
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC -
web:web.whatsapp.com
Log in to WhatsApp Web for simple, reliable and private messaging on your desktop. Send and receive messages and files with ease, all for free.
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC -
web:www.ibm.com
Updates listed within IBM Fix Central without a key symbol are generally available for installation subject to the terms of the applicable license agreement. Any copying, reproduction, distribution, or installation of code, other than as expressly authorized by IBM, is prohibited.
2026-05-22 07:28 UTC
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