CVE-2023-5830 ColumbiaSoft Document Locator WebTools login improper authentication
Remote attackers can bypass authentication in ColumbiaSoft Document Locator WebTools by manipulating the Server argument during login.
- 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-2023-5830?
CVE-2023-5830 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in ColumbiaSoft Document Locator, published on 27 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ColumbiaSoft Document Locator. This affects an unknown part of the file /api/authentication/login of the component WebTools. The manipulation of the argument Server leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 7.2 SP4 and 2021.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-243729 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-5830?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Documentlocator Document Locator.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5830?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-5830 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2023-5830 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-5830 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j89v-wm7x-4434.