Missing Authentication for Critical Function in NOZOMI NETWORKS Guardian/CMC

1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function

EUVDB-ID: #VU86608

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5253

CWE-ID: CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing authentication check in the WebSocket channel used for the Check Point IoT integration. A remote attacker can obtain assets data without authentication.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Guardian: before 23.3.0

Central Management Console: before 23.3.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:nozomi_networks:guardian:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:nozomi_networks:nozomi_cmc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.nozominetworks.com/NN-2023:12-01

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.