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CVE-2023-39446

8.9 · HIGH

Thanks to the weaknesses that the web application has at the user management level, an attacker could obtain the information from the headers that is necessary to create specially designed URLs and…

Published Sep 18, 2023CWE-352EPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2023-39446 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 18, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Thanks to the weaknesses that the web application has at the user management level, an attacker could obtain the information from the headers that is necessary to create specially designed URLs and originate malicious actions when a legitimate user is logged into the web application.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39446?

CVE-2023-39446 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 18, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-39446?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.9, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-39446?

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-2023-39446?

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