7.8
HIGH
CVE-2023-36631
Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control Task Scheduler Auditing Bypass
Description

Lack of access control in wfc.exe in Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control 6.9.2.0 allows local unprivileged users to bypass Windows Firewall restrictions via the user interface's rules tab. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is "this is intended behavior as the application can be locked using a password."

INFO

Published Date :

June 26, 2023, 12:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 8:10 a.m.

Source :

cve@mitre.org

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-36631 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 Malwarebytes binisoft_windows_firewall_control
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-36631.

URL Resource
https://hackerone.com/reports/2000375 Permissions Required
https://www.bencteux.fr/posts/malwarebytes_wfc/ Exploit
https://hackerone.com/reports/2000375 Permissions Required
https://www.bencteux.fr/posts/malwarebytes_wfc/ Exploit

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-36631 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-36631 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 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://hackerone.com/reports/2000375
    Added Reference https://www.bencteux.fr/posts/malwarebytes_wfc/
  • CVE Modified by cve@mitre.org

    Aug. 02, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by cve@mitre.org

    Jun. 05, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by cve@mitre.org

    May. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by cve@mitre.org

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by cve@mitre.org

    Apr. 11, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by cve@mitre.org

    Mar. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Tag MITRE disputed
  • CVE Modified by cve@mitre.org

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description ** DISPUTED ** Lack of access control in wfc.exe in Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control 6.9.2.0 allows local unprivileged users to bypass Windows Firewall restrictions via the user interface's rules tab. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is "this is intended behavior as the application can be locked using a password." Lack of access control in wfc.exe in Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control 6.9.2.0 allows local unprivileged users to bypass Windows Firewall restrictions via the user interface's rules tab. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is "this is intended behavior as the application can be locked using a password."
  • Initial Analysis by nvd@nist.gov

    Jul. 06, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://hackerone.com/reports/2000375 No Types Assigned https://hackerone.com/reports/2000375 Permissions Required
    Changed Reference Type https://www.bencteux.fr/posts/malwarebytes_wfc/ No Types Assigned https://www.bencteux.fr/posts/malwarebytes_wfc/ Exploit
    Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-Other
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:binisoft_windows_firewall_control:6.9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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.
10010090908080707060605050404030302020101000June 27, 2023June 27, 2023Jan. 16, 2025Jan. 16, 2025
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-36631 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

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

0.04 }} -0.00%

score

0.05078

percentile

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