CVE-2023-40356

PingOne MFA Integration Kit MFA bypass

Description

PingOne MFA Integration Kit contains a vulnerability related to the Prompt Users to Set Up MFA configuration. Under certain conditions, this configuration could allow for a new MFA device to be paired with a target user account without requiring second-factor authentication from the target’s existing registered devices. A threat actor might be able to exploit this vulnerability to register their own MFA device with a target user’s account if they have existing knowledge of the target user’s first factor credential.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Disable the Prompt Users to Set Up MFA option in your PingOne MFA adapter configuration.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Affected: Ping Identity PingOne MFA Integration Kit for PingFederate
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40356?
CVE-2023-40356 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40356?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2023-40356: Disable the Prompt Users to Set Up MFA option in your PingOne MFA adapter configuration.
Is CVE-2023-40356 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40356 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-2023-40356?
CVE-2023-40356 affects Ping Identity PingOne MFA Integration Kit for PingFederate.
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