CVE-2023-22389: Snap One Wattbox WB-300-IP-3 versions WB10.9a17 and prior store passwords in a plaintext file when the device

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-22389?

wattbox wb-300-ip-3 firmware: upgrade to newer than wb10.9a17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-22389 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22389 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-22389 affect?

CVE-2023-22389 affects wattbox wb-300-ip-3 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). Snap One Wattbox WB-300-IP-3 versions WB10.9a17 and prior store passwords in a plaintext file when the device configuration is exported via Save/Restore–>Backup Settings, which could be read by any user accessing the file.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.7UPGRADE

CVE-2023-22389 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.7) affecting wattbox wb-300-ip-3 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Snap One Wattbox WB-300-IP-3 versions WB10.9a17 and prior store passwords in a plaintext file when the device configuration is exported via Save/Restore–>Backup Settings, which could be read by any user accessing the file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-256
Published	2023-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: snapav

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-30 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snapav wattbox wb-300-ip-3 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= wb10.9a17

Fixed in: newer than wb10.9a17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-22389?

wattbox wb-300-ip-3 firmware: upgrade to newer than wb10.9a17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-22389 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22389 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-2023-22389 affect?

CVE-2023-22389 affects wattbox wb-300-ip-3 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.7). Snap One Wattbox WB-300-IP-3 versions WB10.9a17 and prior store passwords in a plaintext file when the device configuration is exported via Save/Restore–>Backup Settings, which could be read by any user accessing the file.

How urgent is CVE-2023-22389?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

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CVE-2023-23582 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE Snap One Wattbox WB-300-IP-3 versions WB10.9a17 and prior are vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, whi
CVE-2023-22315 MEDIUM 6.7 UPGRADE Snap One Wattbox WB-300-IP-3 versions WB10.9a17 and prior use a proprietary local area network (LAN) protocol

References

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