CVE-2023-1164 KylinSoft kylin-activation File Import improper authorization
Local attackers can bypass authorization in KylinSoft kylin-activation to perform unauthorized file imports, potentially escalating privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-1164?
CVE-2023-1164 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in KylinSoft kylin-activation, published on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in KylinSoft kylin-activation on KylinOS and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Import. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.3.11-23 and 1.30.10-5.p23 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222260.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1164?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kylinos Kylin Os.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1164?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1164 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-1164 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1164 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9576-gwfx-hf32.