Vulnerability Description
When installing the Net2 software a root certificate is installed into the trusted store. A potential hacker could access the installer batch file or reverse engineer the source code to gain access to the root certificate password. Using the root certificate and password they could then create their own certificates to emulate another site. Then by establishing a proxy service to emulate the site they could monitor traffic passed between the end user and the site allowing access to the data content.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paxton-Access | Net2 | >= 6.02, < 6.07 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.paxton-access.com/systems/net2/Product
- https://www.paxton-access.com/systems/net2/Product
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-43870?
CVE-2023-43870 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). When installing the Net2 software a root certificate is installed into the trusted store. A potential hacker could access the installer batch file or reverse engineer the source code to gain access to...
How severe is CVE-2023-43870?
CVE-2023-43870 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-43870?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paxton-Access Net2.