Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-24215 affects NOVUS AirGate 4G firmware v1.1.16. An unauthenticated network attacker can reportedly retrieve administrator credentials from a management endpoint. For organizations using these cellular gateways, this creates a serious risk of device takeover and downstream network access.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any deployed NOVUS AirGate 4G v1.1.16 device. Prioritize internet-exposed or remotely managed gateways because credential exposure can enable device control and network pivot risk.
Technical view
The CVE describes incorrect access control, CWE-284, in the /uci/get/ endpoint. The reported impact is unauthenticated disclosure of administrator credentials via a crafted POST request. CVSS 3.1 is 9.1: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where NOVUS AirGate 4G devices running firmware v1.1.16 have reachable management interfaces, especially from untrusted networks. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or CPEs.
Exploitation context
No CISA KEV listing is provided, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation. Public disclosure exists, and the vulnerability requires no authentication, so exposed devices should be treated as high-priority targets.
Researcher notes
The CVE record provides strong severity and impact indicators, but affected-product metadata is sparse. The only named affected version in the supplied data is firmware v1.1.16. Do not assume broader version impact without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Check NOVUS vendor guidance for fixed firmware or official mitigations.
- Remove management access from the public internet and untrusted networks.
- Restrict administration to VPN or trusted management networks.
- Rotate device administrator credentials after mitigation or firmware update.
- Review gateway logs for unexpected administrative access or configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory NOVUS AirGate 4G devices and record firmware versions.
- Identify any devices running firmware v1.1.16.
- Confirm whether management interfaces are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Check vendor advisories for patched versions or compensating controls.
- Review access logs for suspicious unauthenticated or administrative activity.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N3.95.2CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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9.1CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/sql3t0/cve-disclosures/blob/main/00_-_CVE-2023-24215.mdCVE reference, mitre
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