CVE-2023-43847: pe6208 Access Control Flaw — Exploit

Description

Incorrect access control in the outlet control function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to control all the outlets as if they were the administrator via HTTP POST requests.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
aten	pe6208_firmware	2.3.228 — 2.4.239
aten	pe6208	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/setersora/pe6208 https://github.com/setersora/pe6208

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43847? +

Incorrect access control in the outlet control function of web interface in Aten PE6208 2.3.228 and 2.4.232 allows remote authenticated users to control all the outlets as if they were the administrator via HTTP POST requests. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-43847? +

CVE-2023-43847 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43847? +

CVE-2023-43847 affects products from aten, specifically: pe6208, pe6208_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-43847? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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