7.5
HIGH
CVE-2023-42261
Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) Weak Authentication Permit
Description

Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) <=v3.7.8 Beta is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. NOTE: the vendor's position is that authentication is intentionally not implemented because the product is not intended for an untrusted network environment. Use cases requiring authentication could, for example, use a reverse proxy server.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 21, 2023, 10:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 2, 2024, 8:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-42261 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 Opensecurity mobile_security_framework
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-2023-42261.

URL Resource
https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/blob/abb47659a19ac772765934f184c65fe16cb3bee7/docker-compose.yml#L30-L31 Patch
https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/1211 Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/748 Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/woshinibaba222/hack16/blob/main/Unauthorized%20Access%20to%20MobSF.md Exploit

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-42261 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-42261 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 [email protected]

    Aug. 02, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 11, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Tag MITRE disputed
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description ** DISPUTED ** Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) <=v3.7.8 Beta is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. NOTE: the vendor's position is that authentication is intentionally not implemented because the product is not intended for an untrusted network environment. Use cases requiring authentication could, for example, use a reverse proxy server. Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) <=v3.7.8 Beta is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. NOTE: the vendor's position is that authentication is intentionally not implemented because the product is not intended for an untrusted network environment. Use cases requiring authentication could, for example, use a reverse proxy server.
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 26, 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:N/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/blob/abb47659a19ac772765934f184c65fe16cb3bee7/docker-compose.yml#L30-L31 No Types Assigned https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/blob/abb47659a19ac772765934f184c65fe16cb3bee7/docker-compose.yml#L30-L31 Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/1211 No Types Assigned https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/1211 Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/748 No Types Assigned https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/748 Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/woshinibaba222/hack16/blob/main/Unauthorized%20Access%20to%20MobSF.md No Types Assigned https://github.com/woshinibaba222/hack16/blob/main/Unauthorized%20Access%20to%20MobSF.md Exploit
    Added CWE NIST CWE-276
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:opensecurity:mobile_security_framework:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 3.7.6 *cpe:2.3:a:opensecurity:mobile_security_framework:3.7.8:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 23, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) <=v3.7.8 Beta is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. ** DISPUTED ** Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) <=v3.7.8 Beta is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. NOTE: the vendor's position is that authentication is intentionally not implemented because the product is not intended for an untrusted network environment. Use cases requiring authentication could, for example, use a reverse proxy server.
    Added Reference https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/748 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/blob/abb47659a19ac772765934f184c65fe16cb3bee7/docker-compose.yml#L30-L31 [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://github.com/MobSF/Mobile-Security-Framework-MobSF/issues/1211 [No Types Assigned]
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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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.

0.11 }} 0.01%

score

0.45984

percentile

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