CVE-2023-52950: active backup for — Fix

Description

Missing encryption of sensitive data vulnerability in login component in Synology Active Backup for Business Agent before 2.7.0-3221 allows adjacent man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain user credential via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-311 CWE-311

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
synology	active_backup_for_business_agent	< 2.7.0-3221

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_24_11

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52950? +

Missing encryption of sensitive data vulnerability in login component in Synology Active Backup for Business Agent before 2.7.0-3221 allows adjacent man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain user credential via unspecified vectors. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-52950? +

CVE-2023-52950 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-2023-52950? +

CVE-2023-52950 affects products from synology, specifically: active_backup_for_business_agent. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-52950? +

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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