CVE-2023-43847 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can bypass access controls to manage all power outlets as administrators via HTTP requests.

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-2023-43847?

CVE-2023-43847 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect access control in the outlet control function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to control all the outlets as if they were the administrator via HTTP POST requests.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43847?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aten Pe6208 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43847?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43847 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-2023-43847 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43847 exists.

Sources

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