Improper Authentication in Cisco BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform and Xtended Services Platform

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU80519

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20238

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the method used to validate SSO tokens. A remote attacker can forge the credentials required to access an affected system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform: 22.0 - 23.0

BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform: 22.0 - 23.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:broadworks_application_delivery_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:broadworks_application_delivery_platform:22.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:broadworks_application_delivery_platform:23.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:broadworks_xtended_services_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:broadworks_xtended_services_platform:22.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:cisco_systems:broadworks_xtended_services_platform:23.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-bw-auth-bypass-kCggMWhX

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.