PatchTheCVECVE-2023-28390: Privilege escalation vulnerability in SR-7100VN firmware Ver.1.38(N) and earlier and SR-7100VN #31 firmware Ve
CVE-2023-28390 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting sr-7100vn firmware, sr-7100vn\#31 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Privilege escalation vulnerability in SR-7100VN firmware Ver.1.38(N) and earlier and SR-7100VN #31 firmware Ver.1.21 and earlier allows a network-adjacent attacker with administrative privilege of the affected product to obtain an administrative privilege of the OS (Operating System). As a result, an arbitrary OS command may be executed.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-05-23 |
| 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-2023-28390?
sr-7100vn firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; sr-7100vn\#31 firmware: upgrade to 1.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-28390 being exploited?
CVE-2023-28390 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-2023-28390 affect?
CVE-2023-28390 affects sr-7100vn firmware, sr-7100vn\#31 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Privilege escalation vulnerability in SR-7100VN firmware Ver.1.38(N) and earlier and SR-7100VN #31 firmware Ver.1.21 and earlier allows a network-adjacent attacker with administrative privilege of the affected product to obtain an administr
How urgent is CVE-2023-28390?
Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.