Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU85926

#VU85926 Improper Authorization in Emerson products - CVE-2023-43609

Published: January 31, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85926

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-43609

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Adjecent network

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
GC370XA
GC700XA
GC1500XA

Software vendor:
Emerson

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote attacker on the local network can obtain access to sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-030-01
https://www.emerson.com/documents/automation/security-notification-emerson-gas-chromatographs-cyber-security-notification-icsa-24-030-01-en-10103910.pdf