CVE-2023-53983CWE-798hardcoded-credentials

CVE-2023-53983

Critical · published December 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Weak default credentials are the Achilles' heel of Anevia Flamingo XL/XS 3.6.20! An attacker can easily guess these hard-coded credentials for full remote access — no complex hacking required! 🔥 Think of it like an invitation to a party that just has a generic passcode — it’s like everyone assumes it’s a VIP event, but anyone with the right guess can waltz right in and take over! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control of your system, accessing sensitive data, disrupting services, or even bringing everything to a halt. This isn’t just a breach; it’s a security nightmare! Imagine the chaos of an uninvited guest throwing the party into disarray!

Put simply

Think of it like an invitation to a party that just has a generic passcode — it’s like everyone assumes it’s a VIP event, but anyone with the right guess can waltz right in and take over! This vulnerability arises from hard-coded administrative credentials in Anevia Flamingo XL/XS 3.6.20, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and take complete control over the system with minimal effort.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control of your system, accessing sensitive data, disrupting services, or even bringing everything to a halt. This isn’t just a breach; it’s a security nightmare! Imagine the chaos of an uninvited guest throwing the party into disarray! To protect your systems, immediately update to the patched version if available. If not, change default credentials to strong, unique passwords and ensure that administrative access is properly secured. Regularly audit your systems for any remaining vulnerabilities! You've got this! By addressing this issue now, you're one step closer to security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00649 · 50.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2025-12-31T04:15Z
Affected products (7)
ProductVersionsFixed in
ateme/flamingo_xl_firmwareall versions—
ateme/flamingo_xl_firmwareall versions—
ateme/flamingo_xs_firmwareall versions—
ateme/flamingo_xs_firmwareall versions—
ateme/soapliveall versions—
ateme/soapliveall versions—
ateme/soapsystemall versions—
References (7)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 DEC 22:41Z
    Anevia Flamingo XL/XS 3.6.20 Default Credentials Authentication Bypass
    cvelistv5