CVE-2023-35835: An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-35835?

pocket wifi 3 firmware: upgrade to newer than 3.009.03_20230504. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-35835 being exploited?

CVE-2023-35835 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-2023-35835 affect?

CVE-2023-35835 affects pocket wifi 3 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02. The device provides a WiFi access point for initial configuration. The WiFi network provided has no network authentication (such as an encryption key) and persists permanently

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-35835?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-35835 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting pocket wifi 3 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02. The device provides a WiFi access point for initial configuration. The WiFi network provided has no network authentication (such as an encryption key) and persists permanently, including after enrollment and setup is complete. The WiFi network serves a web-based configuration utility, as well as an unauthenticated ModBus protocol interface.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: solax

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-23 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

solax pocket wifi 3 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0 and <= 3.009.03_20230504

Fixed in: newer than 3.009.03_20230504

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

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-2023-35835?

pocket wifi 3 firmware: upgrade to newer than 3.009.03_20230504. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-35835 being exploited?

CVE-2023-35835 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-2023-35835 affect?

CVE-2023-35835 affects pocket wifi 3 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02. The device provides a WiFi access point for initial configuration. The WiFi network provided has no network authentication (such as an encryption key) and persists permanently

How urgent is CVE-2023-35835?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-35837 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02
CVE-2023-35836 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in SolaX Pocket WiFi 3 through 3.001.02

References

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