CVE-2023-38579: Westermo Lynx 206-F2G Cross-Site Request Forgery

Published Feb 6, 2024
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Updated

The cross-site request forgery token in the request may be predictable or easily guessable allowing attackers to craft a malicious request, which could be triggered by a victim unknowingly. In a successful CSRF attack, the attacker could lead the victim user to carry out an action unintentionally.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Westermo L206-f2g Firmware=4.24
Westermo L206-f2g

Event History

Feb 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 25, 56091
Event
via NVD·11:41 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38579?

CVE-2023-38579 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that could allow cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-38579?

To fix CVE-2023-38579, update the Westermo L206-f2g firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-38579?

CVE-2023-38579 affects the Westermo L206-f2g firmware version 4.24.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2023-38579 facilitate?

CVE-2023-38579 can facilitate cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, allowing attackers to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of a victim.

5

Is the CSRF token in CVE-2023-38579 secure?

The CSRF token in CVE-2023-38579 may be predictable or easily guessable, which compromises its security.

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