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CVE-2023-45687

8.8 · HIGH

A session fixation vulnerability in South River Technologies' Titan MFT and Titan SFTP servers on Linux and Windows allows an attacker to bypass the server's authentication if they can trick an adm…

Published Oct 16, 2023CWE-384EPSS 1.38%

Overview

CVE-2023-45687 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 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. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A session fixation vulnerability in South River Technologies' Titan MFT and Titan SFTP servers on Linux and Windows allows an attacker to bypass the server's authentication if they can trick an administrator into authorizating a session id of their choosing

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-2023-45687?

CVE-2023-45687 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-45687?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-45687?

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.

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