CVE-2023-46706: Multiple MachineSense devices have credentials unable to be changed by the user or administrator.

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CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-46706 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting feverwarn firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple MachineSense devices have credentials unable to be changed by the user or administrator.

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	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2024-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-01 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

machinesense feverwarn firmware MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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-2023-46706?

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

Is CVE-2023-46706 being exploited?

CVE-2023-46706 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-2023-46706 affect?

CVE-2023-46706 affects feverwarn firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Multiple MachineSense devices have credentials unable to be changed by the user or administrator.

How urgent is CVE-2023-46706?

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

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