CVE-2023-0659: A vulnerability was found in BDCOM 1704-WGL 2.0.6314

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-0659 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting 1704-wgl firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in BDCOM 1704-WGL 2.0.6314. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /param.file.tgz of the component Backup File Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The identifier VDB-220101 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2023-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: bdcom

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-03 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bdcom 1704-wgl firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 2.0.6314

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.6314

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0659?

1704-wgl firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0659 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0659 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0659 affect?

CVE-2023-0659 affects 1704-wgl firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability was found in BDCOM 1704-WGL 2.0.6314. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /param.file.tgz of the component Backup File Handler. The manipulation leads to information disclosure. It is

How urgent is CVE-2023-0659?

Priority 37/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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