CVE-2023-4373

Inadequate validation of permissions when employing remote tools and macros within Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager versions 2023.2.19 and earlier permits a…

Critical · published August 21, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A simple misstep in permission checks lets users connect remotely without the rights to do so! Think of it like a guest at a hotel who can waltz into the executive lounge without a keycard — it’s a recipe for chaos! With this vulnerability, a malicious user could exploit the feature to access sensitive data or systems, potentially leading to unauthorized control or information theft. Imagine the havoc if an uninvited guest starts tinkering with confidential configurations!

Put simply

Think of it like a guest at a hotel who can waltz into the executive lounge without a keycard — it’s a recipe for chaos! This flaw in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager versions 2023.2.19 and earlier allows unauthorized users to initiate connections through remote tools due to inadequate validation of permissions. Essentially, the system fails to properly check if a user has the right to execute those actions.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a malicious user could exploit the feature to access sensitive data or systems, potentially leading to unauthorized control or information theft. Imagine the havoc if an uninvited guest starts tinkering with confidential configurations! Patch to version 2023.2.20 immediately to close this loophole. Review user permissions and ensure that only authorized personnel have access to remote tools. Regularly audit permissions to maintain security! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be securing your remote access in no time! 🛡️

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
0.00718 · 53.3th percentile
Published
2023-08-21T18:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 AUG 18:36Z
    Inadequate validation of permissions when employing remote tools and macros within Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager versions 2023.2.19 and earlier permits a…
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