CVE-2023-49229 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 28 Dec 2023 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Unprivileged users can access sensitive device configuration information due to missing authorization checks in the administration web service.

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-2023-49229?

CVE-2023-49229 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Peplink Balance Two before 8.4.0. A missing authorization check in the administration web service allows read-only, unprivileged users to obtain sensitive information about the device configuration.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49229?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Peplink Balance Two Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49229?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49229 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-2023-49229 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49229 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3q89-rj9x-cm52.