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 v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5253
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: NOZOMI NETWORKS
Affected software:
Guardian
Central Management Console
Guardian
Central Management Console
Detailed vulnerability description
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-5253
Install updates from vendor's website.