CVE-2023-21408

Insufficient file permissions leak user credentials of 3rd party integration interfaces in AXIS License Verifier ACAP

Description

Due to insufficient file permissions, unprivileged users could gain access to unencrypted user credentials that are used in the integration interface towards 3rd party systems.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory axis.com
Affected: Axis Communications AB AXIS License Plate Verifier
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21408?
CVE-2023-21408 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-21408?
To fix CVE-2023-21408, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-21408 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-21408 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-21408?
CVE-2023-21408 affects Axis Communications AB AXIS License Plate Verifier.
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