CVE-2023-5253

Check Point IoT integration: WebSocket returns assets data without authentication in Guardian/CMC before 23.3.0

Description

A missing authentication check in the WebSocket channel used for the Check Point IoT integration in Nozomi Networks Guardian and CMC, may allow an unauthenticated attacker to obtain assets data without authentication. Malicious unauthenticated users with knowledge on the underlying system may be able to extract limited asset information.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to v23.3.0 or later.

Workaround:

  • Use internal firewall features to limit access to the web management interface.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory nozominetworks.com
Affected: Nozomi Networks Guardian
Affected: Nozomi Networks CMC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.nozominetworks.com/NN-2023:12-01 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5253?
CVE-2023-5253 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5253?
To fix CVE-2023-5253: Upgrade to v23.3.0 or later.
Is CVE-2023-5253 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5253 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-2023-5253?
CVE-2023-5253 affects Nozomi Networks Guardian, Nozomi Networks CMC.
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