CVE-2023-5970
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.91%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5970 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication in the SMA100 SSL-VPN virtual office portal allows a remote authenticated attacker to create an identical external domain user using accent characters, resulting in an MFA bypass.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper authentication in the SMA100 SSL-VPN virtual office portal allows a remote authenticated attacker to create an identical external domain user using accent characters, resulting in an MFA bypass.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sonicwall | Sma 200 Firmware | <= 10.2.1.9-57sv |
| Sonicwall | Sma 210 Firmware | <= 10.2.1.9-57sv |
| Sonicwall | Sma 400 Firmware | <= 10.2.1.9-57sv |
| Sonicwall | Sma 410 Firmware | <= 10.2.1.9-57sv |
| Sonicwall | Sma 500v Firmware | <= 10.2.1.9-57sv |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5970?
Improper authentication in the SMA100 SSL-VPN virtual office portal allows a remote authenticated attacker to create an identical external domain user using accent characters, resulting in an MFA bypass.
How severe is CVE-2023-5970?
CVE-2023-5970 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5970?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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