CVE-2023-28398: Osprey Pump Controller version 1.01 could allow an unauthenticated user to create an account and bypass authen

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-28398 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting osprey pump controller firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Osprey Pump Controller version 1.01 could allow an unauthenticated user to create an account and bypass authentication, thereby gaining unauthorized access to the system. A threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to create a user account without providing valid credentials. A threat actor who successfully exploits this vulnerability could gain access to the pump controller and cause disruption in operation, modify data, or shut down the con

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2023-03-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-28 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

propumpservice osprey pump controller firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.01

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-2023-28398?

osprey pump controller firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28398 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28398 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-2023-28398 affect?

CVE-2023-28398 affects osprey pump controller firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Osprey Pump Controller version 1.01 could allow an unauthenticated user to create an account and bypass authentication, thereby gaining unauthorized access to the system. A threat actor could exploit this vulnerability to create a user acco

How urgent is CVE-2023-28398?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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