CVE-2023-51638 Allegra Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication using hardcoded database credentials to gain unauthorized access to Allegra installations.

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-2023-51638?

CVE-2023-51638 is a critical vulnerability in Allegra, published on 22 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Allegra Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the configuration of a database. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22360.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51638?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alltena Allegra.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51638?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51638 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-51638 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51638 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5r59-wwwh-xxvm.

Is CVE-2023-51638 in your software?

Upload an SBOM and sbomify checks it against every vulnerability here, every day.

Check your SBOMs for free