CVE-2023-53741: Screen SFT DAB 1.9.3 contains a weak session management vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authenti

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HIGH 8.1MITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-53741 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting sft dab 015\/c firmware, sft dab 050\/c firmware, sft dab 150\/c firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Screen SFT DAB 1.9.3 contains a weak session management vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication controls by reusing IP address-bound session identifiers. Attackers can exploit the vulnerable API by intercepting and reusing established sessions to remove user accounts without proper authorization.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-384
Published	2025-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: dbbroadcast

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-10 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dbbroadcast sft dab 015\/c firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.3

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.

dbbroadcast sft dab 050\/c firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.3

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.

dbbroadcast sft dab 150\/c firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.3

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.

dbbroadcast sft dab 300\/c firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.3

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.

dbbroadcast sft dab 600\/c firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.3

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-53741?

sft dab 015\/c firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; sft dab 050\/c firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; sft dab 150\/c firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-53741 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53741 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-2023-53741 affect?

CVE-2023-53741 affects sft dab 015\/c firmware, sft dab 050\/c firmware, sft dab 150\/c firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Screen SFT DAB 1.9.3 contains a weak session management vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication controls by reusing IP address-bound session identifiers. Attackers can exploit the vulnerable API by intercepting and reus

How urgent is CVE-2023-53741?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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