High 7.5Actively exploited
CVE-2023-4346

KNX Association KNX Protocol Connection Authorization Option 1 — Overly Restrictive Account Lockout Mechanism.

KNX devices that use KNX Connection Authorization and support Option 1 are, depending on the implementation, vulnerable to being locked and users being unable to reset them to gain access to the device.

WeaknessCWE-645
Published Updated Source NVD and CISA KEV
View on NVD
CVSS 3.1
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploit chance, 30 days
1.4%
Higher than 71% of all CVEs (EPSS)
Status
Actively exploited
On CISA KEV since 15 Jul 2026
Patch
Unknown
Check the vendor advisory

KNX devices that use KNX Connection Authorization and support Option 1 are, depending on the implementation, vulnerable to being locked and users being unable to reset them to gain access to the device. The BCU key feature on the devices can be used to create a password for the device, but this password can often not be reset without entering the current password. If the device is configured to interface with a network, an attacker with access to that network could interface with the KNX installation, purge all devices without additional security options enabled, and set a BCU key, locking the device. Even if a device is not connected to a network, an attacker with physical access to the device could also exploit this vulnerability in the same way.

What to do

  1. 01Check whether you run KNX Association KNX Protocol Connection Authorization Option 1, and which version.
  2. 02Follow the vendor advisory for a fix or a workaround.
  3. 03Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
CISA deadlineUS federal agencies must remediate by

References

Timeline · UTC

  1. Published to NVD
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. NVD record updated
  4. CISA remediation deadline
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