CVE-2023-39481 Softing Secure Integration Server Interpretation Conflict Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Medium 6.6 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code as root by exploiting URI parsing inconsistencies, bypassing authentication in Softing Secure Integration Server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-39481?

CVE-2023-39481 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in Softing Secure Integration Server, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Softing Secure Integration Server Interpretation Conflict Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Softing Secure Integration Server. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

The specific flaw exists within the web server. The issue results from an inconsistency in URI parsing between NGINX and application code. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20551.

Weakness: CWE-436

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39481?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Softing Secure Integration Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39481?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-39481 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2023-39481 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39481 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g34j-r48h-5pmj.