CVE-2023-4342

Broadcom RAID Controller web interface is vulnerable due to insecure defaults of lacking HTTP strict-transport-security policy

published August 15, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing HTTP Strict-Transport-Security policy is like leaving your front door wide open at night! 🔓 Imagine a bustling hotel where the front desk never checks IDs before handing out room keys. That’s what happens here—without proper security protocols in place, attackers could easily access sensitive data. If left unaddressed, this vulnerability could lead to man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing malicious actors to intercept and alter communications. This could expose confidential information, leading to unauthorized access and potentially devastating data breaches.

Put simply

Imagine a bustling hotel where the front desk never checks IDs before handing out room keys. That’s what happens here—without proper security protocols in place, attackers could easily access sensitive data. The Broadcom RAID Controller web interface lacks an HTTP Strict-Transport-Security policy, which means that it does not enforce secure connections over HTTPS, leaving it vulnerable to attacks where traffic can be intercepted.

What to do

If left unaddressed, this vulnerability could lead to man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing malicious actors to intercept and alter communications. This could expose confidential information, leading to unauthorized access and potentially devastating data breaches. To mitigate this risk, configure the RAID Controller to implement an HTTP Strict-Transport-Security policy. Ensure that all communications are enforced over HTTPS and regularly review your security settings to align with best practices. You've got this! With a little diligence, you can lock down your system and keep those virtual doors closed tight! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00703 · 52.7th percentile
Published
2023-08-15T18:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 AUG 18:25Z
    Broadcom RAID Controller web interface is vulnerable due to insecure defaults of lacking HTTP strict-transport-security policy
    cvelistv5