CVE-2023-51638

Description

Allegra Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of a database. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22360.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
alltena	allegra	< 7.5.1

References

Other References

https://www.trackplus.com/en/service/release-notes-reader/7-5-1-release-notes-2.html https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-111/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-51638? +

Allegra Hard-coded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Allegra. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of a database. The issue results from the use of a hardcoded password. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-22360. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-51638? +

CVE-2023-51638 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51638? +

CVE-2023-51638 affects products from alltena, specifically: allegra. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-51638? +

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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