CVE-2023-45794 Missing authorization in Mendix Applications using Mendix 10

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can bypass authorization to access or modify objects and escalate privileges in Mendix applications.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-45794?

CVE-2023-45794 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 10, published on 14 Nov 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 10 (All versions < V10.4.0), Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 (All versions < V7.23.37), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.18.27), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.24.10). A capture-replay flaw in the platform could have an impact to apps built with the platform, if certain preconditions are met that depend on the app's model and access control design. This could allow authenticated attackers to access or modify objects without proper authorization, or escalate privileges in the context of the vulnerable app.

Weakness: CWE-294

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45794?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Mendix.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45794?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45794 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-2023-45794 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45794 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c2cf-rfw6-458v.

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