Improper Authentication in BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform and BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform - CVE-2023-20238

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Improper Authentication in BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform and BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform - CVE-2023-20238

Published: September 7, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU80519
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20238
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform
BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the method used to validate SSO tokens. A remote attacker can forge the credentials required to access an affected system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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