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CVE-2023-2809

7.8 · HIGH

Plaintext credential usage vulnerability in Sage 200 Spain 2023.38.001 version, the exploitation of which could allow a remote attacker to extract SQL database credentials from the DLL application.

Published Oct 4, 2023CWE-312EPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2023-2809 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Plaintext credential usage vulnerability in Sage 200 Spain 2023.38.001 version, the exploitation of which could allow a remote attacker to extract SQL database credentials from the DLL application. This vulnerability could be linked to known techniques to obtain remote execution of MS SQL commands and escalate privileges on Windows systems because the credentials are stored in plaintext.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/use-cleartext-credentials-sage-200Refwww.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/use-cleartext-credentials-sage-200

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2809?

CVE-2023-2809 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 4, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-2809?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-2809?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-2809?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-2809 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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