#VU80519 Improper Authentication in BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform and BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform - CVE-2023-20238

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80519

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BroadWorks Application Delivery Platform
Server applications / Other server solutions
BroadWorks Xtended Services Platform
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

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

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

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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.