#VU81669 OS Command Injection in Gaia - CVE-2023-28130

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81669

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28130

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gaia
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Check Point Software Technologies

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing hostnames in Gaia Portal page. A local user execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gaia: before R80.40 Take 198, R81 Take 82, R81.10 Take 95, R81.20 Take 14, R80.40 Take 198, R80.40 Take 198

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External links
https://pentests.nl/pentest-blog/cve-2023-28130-command-injection-in-check-point-gaia-portal/
https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181311
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Aug/4
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173918/Checkpoint-Gaia-Portal-R81.10-Remote-Command-Execution.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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