What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-42328?

CVE-2023-42328 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-42328?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-42328. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.2%.

Peppermint CVE-2023-42328

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2023-09-18 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass RCE Peppermint

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 18, 2023 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

An issue in PeppermintLabs Peppermint v.0.2.4 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the hardcoded session cookie.

AnalysisAI

An issue in PeppermintLabs Peppermint v.0.2.4 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the hardcoded session cookie. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. An issue in PeppermintLabs Peppermint v.0.2.4 and before allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via the hardcoded session cookie. Affected products include: Peppermint.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.