Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-46359 is a critical command injection flaw in Hardy Barth cPH2 eCharge Ladestation v1.87.0 and earlier. The source says an unauthenticated remote attacker may execute arbitrary system commands through crafted connectivity-check arguments, creating potential full device compromise.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for exposed charging infrastructure. The vulnerability is unauthenticated, remote, and rated critical, but the bundle does not prove active exploitation or name a confirmed patch.
Technical view
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-78 OS command injection with CVSS 3.1 score 9.8. The vector is network-accessible, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations operating Hardy Barth cPH2 eCharge Ladestation units at v1.87.0 or earlier are potentially exposed, especially if the device or affected interface is remotely reachable. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or complete asset identifiers.
Exploitation context
The CVE record describes unauthenticated remote command execution through the connectivity check feature. KEV status is false in the bundle, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS data, CWE-78 classification, KEV=false, and the Offensity reference URL. Avoid assuming affected CPEs, exploit availability, or remediation details beyond vendor guidance and exposure reduction.
Mitigation direction
- Check Hardy Barth guidance for fixed versions or vendor mitigations.
- Inventory cPH2 eCharge Ladestation deployments and identify versions.
- Remove affected devices from internet exposure where feasible.
- Restrict access to trusted management networks only.
- Monitor for unexpected connectivity-check activity or system command artifacts.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any cPH2 unit runs v1.87.0 or earlier.
- Verify remote reachability of the device and connectivity check feature.
- Review device logs for unusual connectivity-check requests.
- Document compensating controls if vendor patches are unavailable.
- Track the CVE record and vendor advisory for updates.
Public sources used
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (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:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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