CVE-2023-38405: On Crestron 3-Series Control Systems before 1.8001.0187, crafting and sending a specific BACnet packet can cau
CVE-2023-38405 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cp3n 6505417 firmware, cp3 6504877 firmware, cp3-gv 6506034 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
On Crestron 3-Series Control Systems before 1.8001.0187, crafting and sending a specific BACnet packet can cause a crash.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-770 |
| Published | 2023-07-17 |
| 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-2023-38405?
cp3n 6505417 firmware: upgrade to 1.8001.0187; cp3 6504877 firmware: upgrade to 1.8001.0187; cp3-gv 6506034 firmware: upgrade to 1.8001.0187. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-38405 being exploited?
CVE-2023-38405 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-2023-38405 affect?
CVE-2023-38405 affects cp3n 6505417 firmware, cp3 6504877 firmware, cp3-gv 6506034 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). On Crestron 3-Series Control Systems before 1.8001.0187, crafting and sending a specific BACnet packet can cause a crash.
How urgent is CVE-2023-38405?
Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action