#VU76466 Improper Authentication in Openfire - CVE-2023-32315

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76466

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32315

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Openfire
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Ignite Realtime

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in Admin Console when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Openfire: 4.0.0. - 4.7.4

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External links
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/releases/tag/v4.7.5
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/releases/tag/v4.6.8
https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/releases/tag/v4.8.0

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.