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CVE-2023-41265

Qlik Sense HTTP Tunneling

9.6 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwareEPSS 88.2%
  1. Published29 Aug 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV7 Dec 2023
  3. Remediation due28 Dec 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Qlik Sense contains an HTTP tunneling vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate privileges and execute HTTP requests on the backend server hosting the software.

Added to KEV: 7 Dec 2023Federal remediation due: 28 Dec 2023Used in ransomware

Description

An HTTP Request Tunneling vulnerability found in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows for versions May 2023 Patch 3 and earlier, February 2023 Patch 7 and earlier, November 2022 Patch 10 and earlier, and August 2022 Patch 12 and earlier allows a remote attacker to elevate their privilege by tunneling HTTP requests in the raw HTTP request. This allows them to send requests that get executed by the backend server hosting the repository application. This is fixed in August 2023 IR, May 2023 Patch 4, February 2023 Patch 8, November 2022 Patch 11, and August 2022 Patch 13.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Qlik Senseaugust_2022 · february_2023 · may_2023 · november_2022

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-41265 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-41265 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 7 Dec 2023. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2023-41265?

CVE-2023-41265 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.6, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 88.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-41265?

Affected products include Qlik Sense.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41265?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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