CVE-2023-28323

A deserialization of untrusted data exists in EPM 2022 Su3 and all prior versions that allows an unauthenticated user to elevate rights

Critical · published June 30, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky deserialization flaw in EPM 2022 Su3 lets unauthenticated users elevate their privileges like they just found a hidden access pass! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where a guest can walk straight into the kitchen and alter the chef's recipes without anyone batting an eye. That's what this flaw allows—unauthorized users tweaking the privileges like they're adjusting the spice levels in a secret dish! An attacker can exploit this flaw to gain elevated rights, potentially taking control of sensitive systems and accessing confidential information. It's like handing over the master key to your entire network, paving the way for even more dangerous attacks or privilege escalations on connected machines. This could be absolutely devastating for your environment!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where a guest can walk straight into the kitchen and alter the chef's recipes without anyone batting an eye. That's what this flaw allows—unauthorized users tweaking the privileges like they're adjusting the spice levels in a secret dish! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to manipulate the deserialization process, which can lead to the execution of arbitrary code or privilege escalation on the operating system level.

What to do

An attacker can exploit this flaw to gain elevated rights, potentially taking control of sensitive systems and accessing confidential information. It's like handing over the master key to your entire network, paving the way for even more dangerous attacks or privilege escalations on connected machines. This could be absolutely devastating for your environment! Patch EPM 2022 to the latest version as soon as possible, and review your system configurations for potential vulnerabilities. Consider implementing additional authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access. Don't leave the kitchen door open! You've got this! With these steps, you’ll be well on your way to securing your environment and keeping your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03148 · 87.8th percentile
Published
2023-06-30T23:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 JUN 23:40Z
    A deserialization of untrusted data exists in EPM 2022 Su3 and all prior versions that allows an unauthenticated user to elevate rights
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