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CVE-2023-40051

Progress Openedge vulnerability

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.56%
  1. Published18 Jan 2024

Description

This issue affects Progress Application Server (PAS) for OpenEdge in versions 11.7 prior to 11.7.18, 12.2 prior to 12.2.13, and innovation releases prior to 12.8.0. An attacker can formulate a request for a WEB transport that allows unintended file uploads to a server directory path on the system running PASOE. If the upload contains a payload that can further exploit the server or its network, the launch of a larger scale attack may be possible.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L

Affected products

Progress Openedge≥ 11.7 < 11.7.18 · ≥ 12.2 < 12.2.13
Progress Openedge Innovation< 12.8.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Progress Openedge≥ 11.7.18
Progress Openedge Innovation≥ 12.8.0

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-40051 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-40051 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.56%.

How severe is CVE-2023-40051?

CVE-2023-40051 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-40051?

Affected products include Progress Openedge, Progress Openedge Innovation.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40051?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Progress Openedge 11.7.18, Progress Openedge Innovation 12.8.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.