CVE-2023-47611
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-47611 is a newly identified privilege escalation vulnerability affecting several Telit communication modules, including BGS5, EHS5/6/8, PDS5/6/8, ELS61/81, and PLS62. This issue, classified under CWE-269, stems from improper privilege management. A local, low-privileged attacker can exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges and gain manufacturer-level access to the targeted system. Successful exploitation may lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized system modifications and data breaches. It is recommended that users apply the vendor-provided patches or updates as soon as they become available.
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