Vulnerability identifier: #VU76466

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

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
http://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/releases/tag/v4.7.5
http://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/releases/tag/v4.6.8
http://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.