CWE
203
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-26560

First published: Tue Apr 25 2023(Updated: )

Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise before 3.21.1 allows a subset of authenticated users to leverage the Scheduled Reports feature to read arbitrary files and potentially discover credentials.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU CFEngine>=3.6.0<3.21.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-26560?

    CVE-2023-26560 is a vulnerability in Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise before version 3.21.1 that allows a subset of authenticated users to read arbitrary files and potentially discover credentials using the Scheduled Reports feature.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-26560?

    CVE-2023-26560 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is classified as medium.

  • Which version of Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise is affected by CVE-2023-26560?

    Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise versions from 3.6.0 to 3.21.1 are affected by CVE-2023-26560.

  • What can an authenticated user do if they exploit CVE-2023-26560?

    An authenticated user who exploits CVE-2023-26560 can leverage the Scheduled Reports feature to read arbitrary files and potentially discover credentials.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-26560 in Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise?

    To fix CVE-2023-26560, update your Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise installation to version 3.21.1 or later.

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