PatchTheCVECVE-2023-27927: An authenticated malicious user could acquire the simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) Password in cleartext f
CVE-2023-27927 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting ey-as525f001 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authenticated malicious user could acquire the simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) Password in cleartext format, despite it being protected and hidden behind asterisks. The attacker could then perform further attacks using the SMTP credentials.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 71%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-319 |
| Published | 2023-03-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-27927?
ey-as525f001 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-27927 being exploited?
CVE-2023-27927 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-2023-27927 affect?
CVE-2023-27927 affects ey-as525f001 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An authenticated malicious user could acquire the simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) Password in cleartext format, despite it being protected and hidden behind asterisks. The attacker could then perform further attacks using the SMTP cred
How urgent is CVE-2023-27927?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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