Vulnerability identifier: #VU83603

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-48365

CWE-ID: CWE-444

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests caused by an incomplete fix for #VU80193 (CVE-2023-41265). A remote authenticated user can elevate their privileges within the application by tunneling HTTP requests.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/Critical-Security-fixes-for-Qlik-Sense-Enterprise-for-Windows/tac-p/2120510

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.