CVE-2023-28461 Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can bypass authentication to browse the filesystem and execute remote code on Array Networks SSL VPN gateways.

Exploited in the wild
Since 25 Nov 2024
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-28461?

CVE-2023-28461 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG (9.4.0.481 and earlier) allow remote code execution. An attacker can browse the filesystem on the SSL VPN gateway using a flags attribute in an HTTP header without authentication. The product could then be exploited through a vulnerable URL. The 2023-03-09 vendor advisory stated "a new Array AG release with the fix will be available soon."

Weakness: CWE-287, CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28461?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arraynetworks Arrayos Ag.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28461?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-28461 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 16 Dec 2024.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2023-28461 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-28461 in the wild since at least 25 Nov 2024, including in ransomware campaigns.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pj35-hgmm-7fgg.

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