Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-50128 affects the remote keyless function of the Hozard alarm system v1.0. The remote reportedly sends the same radio signal each time, so someone nearby who captures that signal could reuse it to disarm the alarm. This is a physical-proximity risk, not an internet-facing issue.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where this alarm protects valuable assets or sensitive premises. The issue can undermine the alarm’s disarm integrity, but the provided evidence indicates adjacent physical attack conditions and no confirmed active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-294: authentication bypass by capture-replay. CVSS 3.1 is 5.3 with adjacent attack vector, high complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high integrity impact. The provided sources identify replayable RF behavior in Hozard alarm system v1.0 but do not name a patch.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations or homes using the Hozard alarm system v1.0 remote keyless feature. The CVE record lists affected vendor/product fields as n/a, so asset confirmation must rely on local inventory, labeling, procurement records, or vendor confirmation.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Practical abuse requires proximity to the alarm remote’s radio environment and successful capture-replay conditions. Do not treat this as remotely exploitable over the internet based on the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
Key uncertainties remain: the CVE affected-product metadata is incomplete, no patch is named, and the Secura reference is the only technical public reference in the bundle. Validation should focus on confirming deployed model/version and obtaining vendor remediation status.
Mitigation direction
- Check Hozard or supplier guidance for firmware, remote, or retrofit remediation.
- Inventory whether Hozard alarm system v1.0 is deployed in protected locations.
- Avoid relying solely on this remote disarm function for high-value areas.
- Use layered physical controls until vendor remediation is confirmed.
- Consider replacement if no vendor-supported remediation exists.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed alarm model, version, and remote keyless feature usage.
- Review procurement records, device labels, and installer documentation.
- Ask the vendor or installer whether updated remotes or firmware exist.
- Review alarm event history for unexplained disarm activity, if available.
- Use only authorized lab testing for RF validation.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N1.63.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.secura.com/services/iot/consumer-products/security-concerns-in-popular-smart-home-devicesCVE reference, mitre
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay
Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.