CVE-2023-6056: total security Cert Validation Flaw

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in Bitdefender Total Security HTTPS scanning functionality that results in the improper trust of self-signed certificates. The product is found to trust certificates signed with the RIPEMD-160 hashing algorithm without proper validation, allowing an attacker to establish MITM SSL connections to arbitrary sites.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-295 CWE-295

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
bitdefender	total_security	< 27.0.25.115

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/insecure-trust-of-self-signed-certificates-in-bitdefender-total-security-https-scanning-va-11164/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6056? +

A vulnerability has been discovered in Bitdefender Total Security HTTPS scanning functionality that results in the improper trust of self-signed certificates. The product is found to trust certificates signed with the RIPEMD-160 hashing algorithm without proper validation, allowing an attacker to establish MITM SSL connections to arbitrary sites. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-6056? +

CVE-2023-6056 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6056? +

CVE-2023-6056 affects products from bitdefender, specifically: total_security. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6056? +

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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