What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-44689?

CVE-2023-44689 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

E Gov CVE-2023-44689

MEDIUM

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2023-10-11 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Microsoft Apple Authentication Bypass E Gov

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 11, 2023 - 01:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

e-Gov Client Application (Windows version) versions prior to 2.1.1.0 and e-Gov Client Application (macOS version) versions prior to 1.1.1.0 are vulnerable to improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme. A crafted URL may direct the product to access an arbitrary website. As a result, the user may become a victim of a phishing attack.

AnalysisAI

e-Gov Client Application (Windows version) versions prior to 2.1.1.0 and e-Gov Client Application (macOS version) versions prior to 1.1.1.0 are vulnerable to improper authorization in handler for. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. e-Gov Client Application (Windows version) versions prior to 2.1.1.0 and e-Gov Client Application (macOS version) versions prior to 1.1.1.0 are vulnerable to improper authorization in handler for custom URL scheme. A crafted URL may direct the product to access an arbitrary website. As a result, the user may become a victim of a phishing attack. Affected products include: E-Gov. Version information: prior to 2.1.1.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.