CVE-2023-30803: Sangfor Next-Gen Application Firewall Authentication Bypass

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

The Sangfor Next-Gen Application Firewall version NGAF8.0.17 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote and unauthenticated attacker can bypass authentication and access administrative functionality by sending HTTP requests using a crafted Y-forwarded-for header.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sangfor Next-Gen Application Firewall=8.0.17

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:14 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Sangfor Next-Gen Application Firewall vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-30803.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-30803?

The severity rating of CVE-2023-30803 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

What software version is affected by this vulnerability?

The Sangfor Next-Gen Application Firewall version 8.0.17 is affected by this vulnerability.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-30803?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-30803 by sending HTTP requests with a crafted Y-forwarded-for header to bypass authentication and access administrative functionality.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2023-30803?

Yes, there are references available for CVE-2023-30803. You can find them at the following links: [Reference 1](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-uujwjffddxzp4), [Reference 2](https://labs.watchtowr.com/yet-more-unauth-remote-command-execution-vulns-in-firewalls-sangfor-edition/), [Reference 3](https://vulncheck.com/advisories/sangfor-ngaf-auth-bypass).

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