CVE-2023-35998 ITM Server Missing Authorization in SOAP Endpoints
An attacker with a valid agent token can read and write unauthorized objects via SOAP endpoints in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-35998?
CVE-2023-35998 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management, published on 27 Jun 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A missing authorization check in multiple SOAP endpoints of the Insider Threat Management Server enables an attacker on an adjacent network to read and write unauthorized objects. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to first obtain a valid agent authentication token. All versions before 7.14.3 are affected.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35998?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Proofpoint Insider Threat Management Server.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35998 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-2023-35998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35998 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Proofpoint Insider Threat Management
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6h5p-4q9x-7ch2.