CVE-2023-36082 in Flexiva
Summary
by MITRE • 08/03/2023
An isssue in GatesAIr Flexiva FM Transmitter/Exiter Fax 150W allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the LDAP and SMTP credentials.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/11/2026
The CVE-2023-36082 vulnerability represents a critical privilege escalation flaw within the GatesAir Flexiva FM Transmitter/Exiter Fax 150W device, exposing organizations to significant security risks through remote exploitation. This device operates within broadcast infrastructure environments where secure communication and access controls are paramount for maintaining operational integrity and preventing unauthorized access to critical broadcasting systems.
The technical flaw stems from improper authentication and authorization mechanisms within the device's LDAP and SMTP credential handling processes, allowing remote attackers to manipulate or escalate their privileges without requiring legitimate credentials. This vulnerability specifically targets the authentication protocols used for directory services and email communication within the broadcast infrastructure, creating a pathway for attackers to assume elevated privileges and potentially gain complete control over the device's operational functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables attackers to manipulate broadcast transmission parameters, alter content delivery, and potentially disrupt critical communication services. In broadcast environments, such vulnerabilities can lead to service interruptions, content tampering, or unauthorized broadcasting of malicious materials, affecting not only the organization's reputation but also potentially compromising public safety communications in emergency broadcasting scenarios.
Organizations utilizing GatesAir Flexiva FM Transmitter/Exiter Fax 150W systems should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to isolate these devices from general network access, disabling unnecessary LDAP and SMTP services when not required, and applying vendor-provided patches or firmware updates. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for credential harvesting, highlighting the multi-faceted nature of this security threat that requires comprehensive defensive measures across network, application, and operational security domains.
Security teams should conduct thorough network audits to identify all instances of this device model within their infrastructure, implement network monitoring to detect anomalous authentication patterns, and establish incident response procedures specifically addressing broadcast infrastructure security breaches. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of securing industrial control systems and broadcast equipment, which often operate with limited security updates and may be deployed in environments where traditional cybersecurity controls are insufficient or absent.