Improper access control in Citrix ShareFile storage zones controller



| Updated: 2023-08-16
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-24489
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 ShareFile storage zones controller
Server applications / File servers (FTP/HTTP)

Vendor Citrix

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU78240

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24489

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ShareFile storage zones controller: before 5.11.24

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX559517/sharefile-storagezones-controller-security-update-for-cve202324489


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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