What is the severity of CVE-2023-21409?

The severity of CVE-2023-21409 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

How can unprivileged users gain access to unencrypted administrator credentials in CVE-2023-21409?

Unprivileged users can gain access to unencrypted administrator credentials in CVE-2023-21409 due to insufficient file permissions.

What is the affected software in CVE-2023-21409?

The affected software in CVE-2023-21409 is AXIS License Plate Verifier version up to 2.8.3.

How can the vulnerability be fixed in CVE-2023-21409?

To fix the vulnerability in CVE-2023-21409, the file permissions need to be properly configured to prevent unprivileged users from accessing unencrypted administrator credentials.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21409?

More information about CVE-2023-21409 can be found at the following reference link: [https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdf](https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdf)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-21409

critical

9.8

CWE

755

3/8/2023

17/10/2024

CVE-2023-21409: Insufficient file permissions leak administrator-privileged credentials in AXIS License Verifier ACAP

First published: Thu Aug 03 2023(Updated: )

Due to insufficient file permissions, unprivileged users could gain access to unencrypted administrator credentials allowing the configuration of the application.

Credit: product-security@axis.com product-security@axis.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
AXIS License Plate Verifier	<=2.8.3

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Reference Links

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21409?
The severity of CVE-2023-21409 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
How can unprivileged users gain access to unencrypted administrator credentials in CVE-2023-21409?
Unprivileged users can gain access to unencrypted administrator credentials in CVE-2023-21409 due to insufficient file permissions.
What is the affected software in CVE-2023-21409?
The affected software in CVE-2023-21409 is AXIS License Plate Verifier version up to 2.8.3.
How can the vulnerability be fixed in CVE-2023-21409?
To fix the vulnerability in CVE-2023-21409, the file permissions need to be properly configured to prevent unprivileged users from accessing unencrypted administrator credentials.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21409?
More information about CVE-2023-21409 can be found at the following reference link: [https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdf](https://www.axis.com/dam/public/0b/1c/96/cve-2023-2140712-en-US-409778.pdf)

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