CVE-2023-24044
CVE-2023-24044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plesk Obsidian with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Affected product: Plesk Obsidian
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- Last modified:
Description
A Host Header Injection issue on the Login page of Plesk Obsidian through 18.0.49 allows attackers to redirect users to malicious websites via a Host request header. NOTE: the vendor's position is "the ability to use arbitrary domain names to access the panel is an intended feature."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-24044?
- A Host Header Injection issue on the Login page of Plesk Obsidian through 18.0.49 allows attackers to redirect users to malicious websites via a Host request header. NOTE: the vendor's position is "the ability to use arbitrary domain names to access the panel is an intended feature."
- How severe is CVE-2023-24044?
- CVE-2023-24044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-24044 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-24044?
- CVE-2023-24044 affects Plesk Obsidian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-24044?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-24044 published?
- CVE-2023-24044 was published on 2023-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/TJetnipat/02b3854543b7ec95d54a8de811f2e8ae
- https://medium.com/%40jetnipat.tho/cve-2023-24044-10e48ab940d8
- https://support.plesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/10254625170322-Vulnerability-CVE-2023-24044
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:plesk:obsidian:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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