CVE-2023-40251: Medium severity genians genian nac lts vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2023
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Updated

Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in Genians Genian NAC V4.0, Genians Genian NAC V5.0, Genians Genian NAC Suite V5.0, Genians Genian ZTNA allows Man in the Middle Attack.This issue affects Genian NAC V4.0: from V4.0.0 through V4.0.155; Genian NAC V5.0: from V5.0.0 through V5.0.42 (Revision 117460); Genian NAC Suite V5.0: from V5.0.0 through V5.0.54; Genian ZTNA: from V6.0.0 through V6.0.15.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Genians Genian NAC>=4.0.0<4.0.156
Genians Genian NAC>=5.0.0<5.0.55
Genians Genian NAC=5.0.42
Genians Genian NAC=5.0.42-revision_117460
Genians Genian ZTNA>=6.0.0<6.0.16

Event History

Aug 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:54 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40251?

CVE-2023-40251 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow Man in the Middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-40251?

To mitigate CVE-2023-40251, users should update their Genians Genian NAC to versions 4.0.156 or later for V4.0 and 5.0.55 or later for V5.0.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40251?

CVE-2023-40251 affects Genians Genian NAC V4.0 from versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.155 and V5.0 from 5.0.0 to 5.0.42, as well as Genians Genian ZTNA from versions 6.0.0 to 6.0.16.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-40251?

CVE-2023-40251 is categorized as a Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2023-40251 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2023-40251 can potentially lead to data breaches due to the lack of encryption allowing unauthorized interception of sensitive data.

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