HTTP Request Tunneling Vulnerability in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows
CVE-2023-41265

9.9CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Qlik

Status
Qlik Sense
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2023

Badges

💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 91%🦅 CISA Reported📰 News Worthy

What is CVE-2023-41265?

A security vulnerability exists in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows that enables remote attackers to elevate privileges by leveraging HTTP Request Tunneling. This issue allows unauthorized HTTP requests to be sent to the backend server, potentially leading to execution of malicious actions within the repository application. The vulnerability affects specific versions prior to the August 2023 update and has been addressed in subsequent patches, providing users with necessary protections.

CISA has reported CVE-2023-41265

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2023-41265 as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

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Created by praetorian-inc

News Articles

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References

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Release-Notes/tkb-p/Release...
https://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/C...

EPSS Score

91% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.9
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 💰

    Used in Ransomware

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 📰

    First article discovered by Praetorian

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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