CVE-2023-50159: scalefusion Access Control Flaw

Description

In ScaleFusion (Windows Desktop App) agent 10.5.2, Kiosk mode application restrictions can be bypassed allowing arbitrary code to be executed. This is fixed in 10.5.7 by preventing the launching of the file explorer in Agent-based Multi-App and Single App Kiosk mode.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
scalefusion	scalefusion	All

References

Exploits

https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-browser-mode-kiosk-bypass-scalefusion-832f5a18ebb6 https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-kiosk-mode-bypass-scalefusion-4752dfa2dc59 https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-browser-mode-kiosk-bypass-scalefusion-832f5a18ebb6 https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-kiosk-mode-bypass-scalefusion-4752dfa2dc59

Other References

https://help.scalefusion.com/docs/security-advisory-for-windows-mdm-agent https://help.scalefusion.com/docs/security-advisory-for-windows-mdm-agent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50159? +

In ScaleFusion (Windows Desktop App) agent 10.5.2, Kiosk mode application restrictions can be bypassed allowing arbitrary code to be executed. This is fixed in 10.5.7 by preventing the launching of the file explorer in Agent-based Multi-App and Single App Kiosk mode. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-50159? +

CVE-2023-50159 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50159? +

CVE-2023-50159 affects products from scalefusion, specifically: scalefusion. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-50159? +

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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