Improper Authentication in NetExtender for Windows - CVE-2023-44218
Published: September 30, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81297
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44218
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in NetExtender Pre-Logon feature. A remote attacker on the local network can gain access to the host Windows operating system with SYSTEM level privileges.
Affected software
NetExtender for Windows
How to mitigate CVE-2023-44218
Install updates from vendor's website.
NetExtender for Windows - update to 10.2.337