Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-49900 is a critical unauthenticated remote code execution issue in X-Rite MA-T6. The source says incorrectly sanitized input in the SetParameter command can let a remote attacker run code. Treat exposed devices as high priority, but the bundle does not name a patch or confirm exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize discovery and exposure reduction immediately for any MA-T6 deployment. The impact is severe because compromise could allow remote code execution without credentials, but the provided sources do not prove exploitation or name a confirmed fix.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-78 command injection through SetParameter with network access, no authentication, low complexity, and no user interaction. CVSS 9.8 indicates full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Affected data is sparse: product MA-T6, version "0", no CPEs.
Likely exposure
Organizations using X-Rite MA-T6 devices, especially if reachable from corporate, OT, vendor, or internet-facing networks. The affected record lists version "0" and no CPEs, so validation needs inventory and vendor confirmation.
Exploitation context
The CVE record supports unauthenticated remote code execution potential. KEV is false in the provided bundle, and no cited source confirms active exploitation. Public technical detail appears limited to the Claroty Team82 disclosure entry referenced by the CVE.
Researcher notes
Key gaps are version mapping, patch status, and exploitation evidence. The affected entry lists version "0" with defaultStatus "unaffected", which needs vendor clarification before broad scoping. Avoid assuming other X-Rite products are affected.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all X-Rite MA-T6 assets and network reachability.
- Check X-Rite or Claroty guidance for fixed firmware or compensating controls.
- Restrict MA-T6 management access to trusted administrative networks.
- Block untrusted inbound access to affected devices where feasible.
- Monitor for unexpected SetParameter activity or device behavior.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether MA-T6 devices exist in asset inventory.
- Verify firmware or version details with vendor documentation.
- Review firewall rules for external or cross-zone device exposure.
- Check logs for suspicious unauthenticated configuration activity.
- Document uncertainty where version mapping is unavailable.
Public sources used
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CWE-78: Command execution behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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:H3.95.9CERTVDEVulnerability 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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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://claroty.com/team82/disclosure-dashboard/cve-2023-49900CVE reference, CERTVDE · related
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