CVE-2023-30604 in CODA-5310
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2023
It is identified a vulnerability of insufficient authentication in the system configuration interface of Hitron Technologies CODA-5310. An unauthorized remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access system configuration interface, resulting in performing arbitrary system operation or disrupt service.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/23/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-30604 represents a critical authentication flaw within the system configuration interface of Hitron Technologies CODA-5310 network device. This device operates as a residential gateway and broadband router, serving as a primary entry point for home and small office networks. The insufficient authentication mechanism allows remote attackers to bypass legitimate access controls and gain unauthorized access to the administrative interface without proper credentials. This weakness directly violates fundamental security principles of access control and privilege management that are essential for network infrastructure devices.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate authentication implementation within the web-based management interface of the CODA-5310 device. Attackers can exploit this flaw by directly accessing the configuration interface through network connections without providing valid authentication credentials. The vulnerability specifically affects the system configuration interface, which typically handles critical functions such as network settings, firewall rules, user accounts, and device management parameters. This flaw creates a direct pathway for unauthorized users to perform administrative operations that could fundamentally alter the device's behavior and compromise network security. The underlying issue manifests as a failure to properly validate user identity and authorization status before granting access to sensitive administrative functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential system compromise and service disruption. An attacker with access to the configuration interface can perform arbitrary system operations including but not limited to modifying network configurations, changing administrator passwords, disabling security features, and potentially installing malicious firmware. The ability to disrupt service represents a significant threat as attackers could render the device inoperable or redirect network traffic through malicious configurations. This vulnerability particularly affects residential and small office environments where network devices are often deployed without adequate security monitoring or physical access controls, making them prime targets for remote exploitation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-30604 should prioritize immediate firmware updates from Hitron Technologies as the primary remediation approach. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to isolate critical devices from general network traffic and deploy intrusion detection systems to monitor for unauthorized access attempts. Network administrators should enforce strong access controls by changing default credentials, disabling unnecessary services, and implementing network access control lists to restrict access to management interfaces. From a compliance perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and addresses multiple tactics in the MITRE ATT&CK framework including privilege escalation and defense evasion. The vulnerability also demonstrates the importance of following security best practices outlined in NIST SP 800-44 and ISO/IEC 27030 standards for network device security management.