CVE-2023-40829 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can access the backend interface without authorization, potentially reading or modifying sensitive data in Tencent Enterprise WeChat Private deployments.

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-2023-40829?

CVE-2023-40829 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

There is an interface unauthorized access vulnerability in the background of Tencent Enterprise Wechat Privatization 2.5.x and 2.6.930000.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40829?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tencent Enterprise Wechat Privatization.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40829?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40829 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-2023-40829 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40829 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9h5h-vqj6-gf88.

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