Vulnerability identifier: #VU73918

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26057

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NetAct
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input on the Configuration Dashboard page. A remote user can upload a specially crafted XML file to the dashboard and view contents of arbitrary files on the system or initiate requests to external systems.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.ptsecurity.com/ww-en/analytics/threatscape/pt-2022-01/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.