What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-34196?

CVE-2023-34196 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Ejbca CVE-2023-34196

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2023-08-03 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Authentication Bypass Ejbca

8.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.2 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 03, 2023 - 03:15 nvd

HIGH 8.2

DescriptionNVD

In the Keyfactor EJBCA before 8.0.0, the RA web certificate distribution servlet /ejbca/ra/cert allows partial denial of service due to an authentication issue. In configurations using OAuth, disclosure of CA certificates (attributes and public keys) to unauthenticated or less privileged users may occur.

AnalysisAI

In the Keyfactor EJBCA before 8.0.0, the RA web certificate distribution servlet /ejbca/ra/cert allows partial denial of service due to an authentication issue. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. In the Keyfactor EJBCA before 8.0.0, the RA web certificate distribution servlet /ejbca/ra/cert allows partial denial of service due to an authentication issue. In configurations using OAuth, disclosure of CA certificates (attributes and public keys) to unauthenticated or less privileged users may occur. Affected products include: Keyfactor Ejbca. Version information: before 8.0.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.