CVE-2023-5830

ColumbiaSoft Document Locator WebTools login improper authentication

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ColumbiaSoft Document Locator. This affects an unknown part of the file /api/authentication/login of the component WebTools. The manipulation of the argument Server leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 7.2 SP4 and 2021.1 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-243729 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 88.55% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: ColumbiaSoft Document Locator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.243729 third party advisory vdb entry technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.243729 signature permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5830?
CVE-2023-5830 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5830?
To fix CVE-2023-5830, 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-2023-5830 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5830 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~89% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5830?
CVE-2023-5830 affects ColumbiaSoft Document Locator.
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