CVE-2023-5830 is a critical improper authentication vulnerability in ColumbiaSoft Document Locator, specifically within the /api/authentication/login component of WebTools. By manipulating the 'Server' argument, an unauthenticated attacker can bypass authentication remotely, affecting Document Locator versions prior to 7.2 SP4 and 2021.1. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), this vulnerability allows for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code beyond a Nuclei template, its high EPSS score and FAUCET Risk Score indicate a significant potential for future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 7.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:documentlocator:document_locator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:documentlocator:document_locator:7.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:documentlocator:document_locator:7.2:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
21CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:documentlocator:document_locator:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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