CVE-2023-2991

Public Exploit
Fortra Globalscape Administration Server Information Disclosure

Description

Fortra Globalscape EFT's administration server suffers from an information disclosure vulnerability where the serial number of the harddrive that Globalscape is installed on can be remotely determined via a "trial extension request" message

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory globalscape.com
Affected: Fortra Globalscape EFT
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/06/22/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-fortra-globalscape-eft-administration-server-fixed/ third party advisory exploit
https://kb.globalscape.com/Knowledgebase/11589/Is-EFT-susceptible-to-the-Remotely-obtain-HDD-serial-number-vulnerability vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2991?
CVE-2023-2991 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2991?
To fix CVE-2023-2991, 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-2023-2991 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-2991 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-2991?
CVE-2023-2991 affects Fortra Globalscape EFT.
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