CVE-2023-49617 MachineSense FeverWarn Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access the MachineSense FeverWarn API without authentication to retrieve and modify sensitive information.

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-2023-49617?

CVE-2023-49617 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in MachineSense FeverWarn, published on 1 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The MachineSense application programmable interface (API) is improperly protected and can be accessed without authentication. A remote attacker could retrieve and modify sensitive information without any authentication.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49617?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Machinesense Feverwarn Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49617?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49617 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-2023-49617 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49617 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-57qm-6jgh-x438.

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