CVE-2023-40702
CVE-2023-40702 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.7. 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-290.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45258
- Weakness: CWE-290
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- Last modified:
Description
PingOne MFA Integration Kit contains a vulnerability where the skipMFA action can be configured such that user authentication does not require the second factor authentication from the user's existing registered devices. A threat actor might be able to exploit this vulnerability to authenticate as a target user if they have existing knowledge of the target user’s first-factor credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-40702?
- PingOne MFA Integration Kit contains a vulnerability where the skipMFA action can be configured such that user authentication does not require the second factor authentication from the user's existing registered devices. A threat actor might be able to exploit this vulnerability to authenticate as a target user if they have existing knowledge of the target user’s first-factor credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2023-40702?
- CVE-2023-40702 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2023-40702 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-40702?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2023-40702 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-40702 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45258.
- When was CVE-2023-40702 published?
- CVE-2023-40702 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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