CVE-2023-1307CWE-305

Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness in froxlor/froxlor

Critical · published March 10, 2023

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky authentication bypass in Froxlor could let attackers waltz in without a password! Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and sit at any table without a reservation — no one checks IDs or bookings! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access admin functionalities, making it a prime target for mischief. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive server controls and data, potentially wreaking havoc by changing settings or accessing confidential information. The consequences could be devastating, leaving systems vulnerable and compromising user trust.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk in and sit at any table without a reservation — no one checks IDs or bookings! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access admin functionalities, making it a prime target for mischief. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication in the Froxlor application, specifically prior to version 2.0.13, due to a weakness in the primary authentication mechanism that fails to properly validate user credentials.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive server controls and data, potentially wreaking havoc by changing settings or accessing confidential information. The consequences could be devastating, leaving systems vulnerable and compromising user trust. Patch your Froxlor installation immediately to version 2.0.13 to secure against this vulnerability. If you can't apply the patch right away, consider disabling public access to the administration interface until you can update. Regularly audit your systems for any other weak points! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your defenses reinforced in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01073 · 64.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-305 · Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness
Published
2023-03-10T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 MAR 00:00Z
    Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness in froxlor/froxlor
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