Known Exploited Vulnerability
9.8
CRITICAL
CVE-2023-28461
Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS Missing Authent - [Actively Exploited]
Description

Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG (9.4.0.481 and earlier) allow remote code execution. An attacker can browse the filesystem on the SSL VPN gateway using a flags attribute in an HTTP header without authentication. The product could then be exploited through a vulnerable URL. The 2023-03-09 vendor advisory stated "a new Array AG release with the fix will be available soon."

INFO

Published Date :

March 15, 2023, 11:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 2, 2024, 5:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.

Description :

Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS contain a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability that allows an attacker to read local files and execute code on the SSL VPN gateway.

Required Action :

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes :

https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_for_Remote_Code_Execution_Vulnerability_AG.pdf ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28461

Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2023-28461 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-28461 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Arraynetworks arrayos_ag
2 Arraynetworks vxag
3 Arraynetworks ag1000
4 Arraynetworks ag1000t
5 Arraynetworks ag1000v5
6 Arraynetworks ag1100v5
7 Arraynetworks ag1150
8 Arraynetworks ag1200
9 Arraynetworks ag1200v5
10 Arraynetworks ag1500
11 Arraynetworks ag1500fips
12 Arraynetworks ag1500v5
13 Arraynetworks ag1600
14 Arraynetworks ag1600v5

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-28461 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Dec. 02, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_for_Remote_Code_Execution_Vulnerability_AG.pdf
  • CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725

    Nov. 26, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Date Added 2024-11-25
    Added Due Date 2024-12-16
    Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
    Added Vulnerability Name Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Nov. 25, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CWE-306
    Removed CWE CWE-862
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Nov. 25, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-862
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_for_Remote_Code_Execution_Vulnerability_AG.pdf
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 24, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_for_Remote_Code_Execution_Vulnerability_AG.pdf No Types Assigned https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_for_Remote_Code_Execution_Vulnerability_AG.pdf Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-287
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:arraynetworks:arrayos_ag:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 9.4.0.481 OR cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1000:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1000t:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1000v5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1100v5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1150:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1200v5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1500:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1500fips:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1500v5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1600:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:ag1600v5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:h:arraynetworks:vxag:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-28461 is associated with the following CWEs:

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

35.59 }} 11.80%

score

0.97154

percentile

CVSS31 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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Attack Complexity
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