CVE-2023-6056

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 0.22%

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CVE-2023-6056 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been discovered in Bitdefender Total Security HTTPS scanning functionality that results in the improper trust of self-signed certificates. The product is found to trust certificates signed with the RIPEMD-160 hashing algorithm without proper validation, allowing an attacker to establish MITM SSL connections to arbitrary sites.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in Bitdefender Total Security HTTPS scanning functionality that results in the improper trust of self-signed certificates. The product is found to trust certificates signed with the RIPEMD-160 hashing algorithm without proper validation, allowing an attacker to establish MITM SSL connections to arbitrary sites.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BitdefenderTotal Security< 27.0.25.115

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6056?
A vulnerability has been discovered in Bitdefender Total Security HTTPS scanning functionality that results in the improper trust of self-signed certificates. The product is found to trust certificates signed with the RIPEMD-160 hashing algorithm without proper validation, allowing an attacker to establish MITM SSL connections to arbitrary sites.
How severe is CVE-2023-6056?
CVE-2023-6056 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6056?
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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Source: NVD / NIST