CVE-2023-43870

Description

When installing the Net2 software a root certificate is installed into the trusted store. A potential hacker could access the installer batch file or reverse engineer the source code to gain access to the root certificate password. Using the root certificate and password they could then create their own certificates to emulate another site. Then by establishing a proxy service to emulate the site they could monitor traffic passed between the end user and the site allowing access to the data content.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: Paxton Net2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.paxton-access.com/systems/net2/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43870?
CVE-2023-43870 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43870?
To fix CVE-2023-43870, 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-2023-43870 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-43870 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-2023-43870?
CVE-2023-43870 affects Paxton Net2.
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