Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Check Point Gaia Portal
CVE-2023-28130

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Checkpoint
Status
Quantum Appliances, Quantum Security Gateways
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 July 2023

Summary

A local user can exploit a vulnerability in the Check Point Gaia Portal's hostnames page, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation. This weakness enables attackers to execute commands at elevated levels, compromising system integrity and security. Administrators are advised to review this issue promptly and apply necessary patches to mitigate risks associated with this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

Quantum Appliances, Quantum Security Gateways R81.20 before take 14, R81.10 before take 95, R81 before take 82 R80.40 before take 198

References

https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181311
https://pentests.nl/pentest-blog/cve-2023-28130-command-i...
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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