CVE-2023-43208: NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

Published Oct 26, 2023
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Updated

NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect before version 4.4.1 is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution. Note that this vulnerability is caused by the incomplete patch of CVE-2023-37679.

Other sources

NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows for unauthenticated remote code execution via a specially crafted request.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
NextGen Mirth Connect<4.4.1
NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade NextGen Mirth Connect to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.1
  2. Compensating control

    If vendor mitigations are unavailable, discontinue use of NextGen Mirth Connect (stop running the product and remove it from production environments)

Event History

Oct 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 20, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-43208?

CVE-2023-43208 is a vulnerability in NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect before version 4.4.1 that allows unauthenticated remote code execution.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43208?

CVE-2023-43208 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How does CVE-2023-43208 affect NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect?

CVE-2023-43208 affects NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect before version 4.4.1, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-43208?

To fix CVE-2023-43208, you should update NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect to version 4.4.1 or newer.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-43208?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-43208 at https://www.horizon3.ai/nextgen-mirth-connect-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-cve-2023-43208/

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