CVE-2023-5456: A CWE-798 “Use of Hard-coded Credentials” vulnerability in the MariaDB database of the web application allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-5456?

imx6: upgrade to 1.0.7-2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-5456 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5456 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-2023-5456 affect?

CVE-2023-5456 affects imx6. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A CWE-798 “Use of Hard-coded Credentials” vulnerability in the MariaDB database of the web application allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access the database service and all included data with the same privileges of the web applica

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-5456?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-5456 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting imx6. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A CWE-798 “Use of Hard-coded Credentials” vulnerability in the MariaDB database of the web application allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access the database service and all included data with the same privileges of the web application. This issue affects: AiLux imx6 bundle below version imx6_1.0.7-2.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2024-03-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Nozomi Networks Inc. · Vendor: ailux

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-05 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ailux imx6 UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.7-2

Fixed in: 1.0.7-2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy imx6 || rpm -q imx6 || imx6 --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.7-2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade imx6

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade imx6

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-5456?

imx6: upgrade to 1.0.7-2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-5456 being exploited?

CVE-2023-5456 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-2023-5456 affect?

CVE-2023-5456 affects imx6. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A CWE-798 “Use of Hard-coded Credentials” vulnerability in the MariaDB database of the web application allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access the database service and all included data with the same privileges of the web applica

How urgent is CVE-2023-5456?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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