CVE-2023-45684
CVE-2023-45684 is a high-severity vulnerability in Northern.tech Cfengine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Northern.tech Cfengine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise before 3.21.3 allows SQL Injection. The fixed versions are 3.18.6 and 3.21.3. The earliest affected version is 3.6.0. The issue is in the Mission Portal login page in the CFEngine hub.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-45684?
- Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise before 3.21.3 allows SQL Injection. The fixed versions are 3.18.6 and 3.21.3. The earliest affected version is 3.6.0. The issue is in the Mission Portal login page in the CFEngine hub.
- How severe is CVE-2023-45684?
- CVE-2023-45684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-45684 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-45684?
- CVE-2023-45684 affects Northern.tech Cfengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-45684?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2023-45684 published?
- CVE-2023-45684 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:northern.tech:cfengine:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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