Missing Authorization Vulnerability in Forcepoint F|One SmartEdge Agent for Windows
CVE-2023-1705

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Forcepoint

Status
F|One SmartEdge Agent
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 January 2024

What is CVE-2023-1705?

A missing authorization vulnerability exists in the Forcepoint F|One SmartEdge Agent on Windows, specifically within the bgAutoinstaller service modules. This flaw enables attackers to escalate privileges and bypass certain functionalities. Organizations using affected versions of the F|One SmartEdge Agent prior to 1.7.0.230330-554 may face enhanced risks, as unauthorized users could exploit this vulnerability for malicious purposes.

Affected Version(s)

F|One SmartEdge Agent Windows 0

References

https://support.forcepoint.com/s/article/000042333

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Odyssey CyberSecurity IthacaLabs
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CVE-2023-1705 : Missing Authorization Vulnerability in Forcepoint F|One SmartEdge Agent for Windows