Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Guardian and Central Management Console - CVE-2023-5253
Published: February 20, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU86608
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5253
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to a missing authentication check in the WebSocket channel used for the Check Point IoT integration. A remote attacker can obtain assets data without authentication.
Affected software
Guardian
Central Management Console
RUGGEDCOM APE1808
Central Management Console
RUGGEDCOM APE1808
How to mitigate CVE-2023-5253
Install updates from vendor's website.
Guardian - update to 23.3.0
Central Management Console - update to 23.3.0
Central Management Console - update to 23.3.0