CVE-2023-51842 MeshCentral algorithm-downgrade issue
High 7.5
Published
Updated
Check this codebase for CVE-2023-51842 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: CVE-2023-51842 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51842 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected packages and fixed versions:
- meshcentral (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 1.1.17
- meshcentral (npm): affected all versions; fixed in 1.1.17
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-51842/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2023-51842/index.md)
Attackers can downgrade encryption algorithms in MeshCentral, weakening security protections for remote management sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-51842?
CVE-2023-51842 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An algorithm-downgrade issue was discovered in Ylianst MeshCentral 1.1.16.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51842?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including meshcentral. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
meshcentral npm | All versions | 1.1.17 |
meshcentral npm | All versions | 1.1.17 |
Products include Meshcentral Meshcentral.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51842?
Upgrade meshcentral to 1.1.17 or later.
Is CVE-2023-51842 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-51842 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wpxw-5xfm-x22v.