CVE-2025-23168: versa director — Fix

Description

The Versa Director SD-WAN orchestration platform implements Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using One-Time Passcodes (OTP) delivered via email or SMS. Versa Director accepts untrusted user input when dispatching 2FA codes, allowing an attacker who knows a valid username and password to redirect the OTP delivery (SMS/email) to their own device. OTP/TOTP codes are not invalidated after use, enabling reuse by an attacker who has previously intercepted or obtained a valid code. In addition, the 2FA system does not adequately restrict the number or frequency of login attempts. The OTP values are generated from a relatively small keyspace, making brute-force attacks more feasible. Exploitation Status: Versa Networks is not aware of any reported instance where this vulnerability was exploited. Proof of concept for this vulnerability has been disclosed by third party security researchers. Workarounds or Mitigation: Versa recommends that Director be upgraded to one of the remediated software versions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-290 CWE-290

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
versa-networks	versa_director	All
versa-networks	versa_director	All
versa-networks	versa_director	All
versa-networks	versa_director	All
versa-networks	versa_director	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security-portal.versa-networks.com/emailbulletins/68526512dc94d6b9f2faf715

Other References

https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000024323-release-21-2-3 https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000025680-release-22-1-2 https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000026033-release-22-1-3 https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000026708-release-22-1-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-23168? +

The Versa Director SD-WAN orchestration platform implements Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using One-Time Passcodes (OTP) delivered via email or SMS. Versa Director accepts untrusted user input when dispatching 2FA codes, allowing an attacker who knows a valid username and password to redirect the OTP delivery (SMS/email) to their own device. OTP/TOTP codes are not invalidated after use, enabling reuse by an attacker who has previously intercepted or obtained a valid code. In addition, the 2FA system does not adequately restrict the number or frequency of login attempts. The OTP values are generated from a relatively small keyspace, making brute-force attacks more feasible. Exploitation Status: Versa Networks is not aware of any reported instance where this vulnerability was exploited. Proof of concept for this vulnerability has been disclosed by third party security researchers. Workarounds or Mitigation: Versa recommends that Director be upgraded to one of the remediated software versions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-23168? +

CVE-2025-23168 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 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-2025-23168? +

CVE-2025-23168 affects products from versa-networks, specifically: versa_director. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-23168? +

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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