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CVE-2023-41266 CISA KEV · Actively exploitedLinked to ransomwareSuited to automated attack · CISA

Vulnerability in N/a

CVSS score

8.2

EPSS probability

%84.8

Risk score

13.9

Published

3 y ago

OverviewPublic Exploits (1)NewsroomVulnerability Timeline
Mitigation available

Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2023-41266 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

A path traversal vulnerability found in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows for versions May 2023 Patch 3 and earlier, February 2023 Patch 7 and earlier, November 2022 Patch 10 and earlier, and August 2022 Patch 12 and earlier allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to generate an anonymous session. This allows them to transmit HTTP requests to unauthorized endpoints. This is fixed in August 2023 IR, May 2023 Patch 4, February 2023 Patch 8, November 2022 Patch 11, and August 2022 Patch 13.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-41266 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1n/an/a View
2qlikqlik sense View
3qlikqlik sense View
4qlikqlik sense View
5qlikqlik sense View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 5

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
8.2CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:U/UI:NCVE CNA
8.2CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NNVD
6.5CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Workaround

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canonical

Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

CVE-2023-41266 : the database holds 1 public PoC/exploit sources for it. For direct links to the sources, open the Public Exploits tab.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-41266 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-41266 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://community.qlik.com/t5/Release-Notes/tkb-p/ReleaseNotesvendor-advisoryhttps://community.qlik.com/t5/Official-Support-Articles/Critical-Security-fixes-for-Qlik-Sense-Enterprise-for-Windows/ta-p/2110801vendor-advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-41266nvdCISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalogkev

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.2 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityLowAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)Low
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

Geçici çözüm

Resmî yama doğrulanamadı; geçici azaltım veya workaround mevcut.

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-22

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