CVE-2023-0985: Helmholz and MB Connect Line: Account takeover via password reset in multiple products

Q: What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-0985.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2023-0985?

The severity of CVE-2023-0985 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

Q: Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-0985?

Versions up to and including 2.13.3 of mbCONNECT24 and mymbCONNECT24 are affected by CVE-2023-0985.

Q: How does CVE-2023-0985 work?

An authenticated remote user with low privileges can change the password of any user in the same account, allowing them to take over the admin user.

Q: Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-0985?

It is recommended to update to a version higher than 2.13.3 to fix CVE-2023-0985.

Published Jun 6, 2023

Updated

An Authorization Bypass vulnerability was found in MB Connect Lines mbCONNECT24, mymbCONNECT24 and Helmholz' myREX24 and myREX24.virtual version <= 2.13.3. An authenticated remote user with low privileges can change the password of any user in the same account. This allows to take over the admin user and therefore fully compromise the account.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Mbconnectline Mbconnect24<=2.13.3

Mbconnectline Mymbconnect24<=2.13.3

Event History

Jun 6, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:06 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:06 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-0985.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0985?

The severity of CVE-2023-0985 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-0985?

Versions up to and including 2.13.3 of mbCONNECT24 and mymbCONNECT24 are affected by CVE-2023-0985.

How does CVE-2023-0985 work?

An authenticated remote user with low privileges can change the password of any user in the same account, allowing them to take over the admin user.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-0985?