CVE-2023-43652

Public Exploit
Non-MFA account takeover via using only SSH public key to login in jumpserver

Description

JumpServer is an open source bastion host. As an unauthenticated user, it is possible to authenticate to the core API with a username and an SSH public key without needing a password or the corresponding SSH private key. An SSH public key should be considered public knowledge and should not used as an authentication secret alone. JumpServer provides an API for the KoKo component to validate user private key logins. This API does not verify the source of requests and will generate a personal authentication token. Given that public keys can be easily leaked, an attacker can exploit the leaked public key and username to authenticate, subsequently gaining access to the current user's information and authorized actions. This issue has been addressed in versions 2.28.20 and 3.7.1. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.56%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: jumpserver jumpserver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43652?
CVE-2023-43652 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43652?
To fix CVE-2023-43652, 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-2023-43652 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-43652 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-43652?
CVE-2023-43652 affects jumpserver jumpserver.
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