CVE-2023-36496

HIGH
Published Feb 1, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-269

Description

Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to elevate their permissions in the Directory Server.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.7
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor Product
pingidentity pingdirectory
pingidentity pingdirectory
pingidentity pingdirectory
pingidentity pingdirectory
pingidentity pingdirectory
pingidentity pingdirectory
pingidentity pingdirectory

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36496? +
Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to elevate their permissions in the Directory Server. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-36496? +
CVE-2023-36496 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36496? +
CVE-2023-36496 affects products from pingidentity, specifically: pingdirectory. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-36496? +
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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