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HIGH

CVE-2023-22957

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

An issue was discovered in libac_des3.so on AudioCodes VoIP desk phones through 3.4.4.1000. Due to the use of hard-coded cryptographic key, an attacker with access to backup or configuration files is able to decrypt encrypted values and retrieve sensitive information, e.g., the device root password.

Technical details

Published
2023-08-11

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22957?

An issue was discovered in libac_des3.so on AudioCodes VoIP desk phones through 3.4.4.1000. Due to the use of hard-coded cryptographic key, an attacker with access to backup or configuration files is able to decrypt encrypted values and retrieve sensitive information, e.g., the device root password.

Is CVE-2023-22957 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-22957 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-22957?

CVE-2023-22957 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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