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CVE-2023-42455

8.8 · HIGH

Wazuh is a security detection, visibility, and compliance open source project.

Published Oct 9, 2023CWE-639EPSS 0.73%

Overview

CVE-2023-42455 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 9, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Wazuh is a security detection, visibility, and compliance open source project. In versions 4.4.0 and 4.4.1, it is possible to get the Wazuh API administrator key used by the Dashboard using the browser development tools. This allows a logged user to the dashboard to become administrator of the API, even if their dashboard role is not. Version 4.4.2 contains a fix. There are no known workarounds.

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

GitHubgithub.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/issues/5427GitHubgithub.com/wazuh/wazuh-kibana-app/pull/5428GitHubgithub.com/wazuh/wazuh-kibana-app/security/advisories/GHSA-8w7x-52r7-qvjfGitHubgithub.com/wazuh/wazuh-dashboard-plugins/issues/5427GitHubgithub.com/wazuh/wazuh-kibana-app/pull/5428GitHubgithub.com/wazuh/wazuh-kibana-app/security/advisories/GHSA-8w7x-52r7-qvjf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42455?

CVE-2023-42455 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 9, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-42455?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, 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-2023-42455?

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-2023-42455?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-42455 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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