Vulnerability · Published Aug 26, 2026 · Assigned by mitre
CVE-2023-42179
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity improper access control in the bird package (Ubuntu). Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.5% (higher than 44% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 56.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Bird Home Automation GmbH D1101V-F 000140 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control via the Key derivation process, password validation process.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | bird | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2023-42179 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | bird | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2023-42179 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H