[ CVE-2023-28461 · Published 15 Mar 2023 ]
Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-11-25
- Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
- EPSS: 68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 99% of CVEs)
- Critical severity: CVSS 9.8
[ Description ]Official description
Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG (9.4.0.481 and earlier) allow remote code execution. An attacker can browse the filesystem on the SSL VPN gateway using a flags attribute in an HTTP header without authentication. The product could then be exploited through a vulnerable URL. The 2023-03-09 vendor advisory stated "a new Array AG release with the fix will be available soon."
CISA: Array Networks AG and vxAG ArrayOS contain a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability that allows an attacker to read local files and execute code on the SSL VPN gateway.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 16 Dec 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/Fi…MitigationVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource