CVE-2023-36160: An issue was discovered in Qubo Smart Plug10A version HSP02_01_01_14_SYSTEM-10 A, allows local attackers to ga

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5MITIGATE

CVE-2023-36160 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting smart plug 10a firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Qubo Smart Plug10A version HSP02_01_01_14_SYSTEM-10 A, allows local attackers to gain sensitive information and other unspecified impact via UART console.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: quboworld

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-16 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quboworld smart plug 10a firmware MITIGATE

Affected: hsp02_01_01_14_system-10_a

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before hsp02_01_01_14_system-10_a

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-2023-36160?

smart plug 10a firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-36160 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36160 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-2023-36160 affect?

CVE-2023-36160 affects smart plug 10a firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An issue was discovered in Qubo Smart Plug10A version HSP02_01_01_14_SYSTEM-10 A, allows local attackers to gain sensitive information and other unspecified impact via UART console.

How urgent is CVE-2023-36160?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-36161 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE An issue was discovered in Qubo Smart Plug 10A version HSP02_01_01_14_SYSTEM-10A, allows attackers to cause a

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