CVE-2023-1261 Missing MAC layer security in Wi-SUN SDK
A missing MAC layer security check in the Wi-SUN SDK allows malicious nodes to route unauthorized messages through the network.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-1261?
CVE-2023-1261 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in silabs.com Wi-SUN SDK, published on 21 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Missing MAC layer security in Silicon Labs Wi-SUN SDK v1.5.0 and earlier allows malicious node to route malicious messages through network.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1261?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Silabs Wi-Sun Software Development Kit.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1261?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1261 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-2023-1261 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1261 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8cf7-2x37-pgq8.