Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows - CVE-2023-48365

 

Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows - CVE-2023-48365

Published: November 30, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU83603
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48365
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: QlikTech International AB
Affected software:
Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests caused by an incomplete fix for #VU80193 (CVE-2023-41265). A remote authenticated user can elevate their privileges within the application by tunneling HTTP requests.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-48365

Install updates from vendor's website.

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