CVE-2023-31242
Published: 05 September 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-31242 is a high-severity Improper Access Control (CWE-284) vulnerability in Openautomationsoftware Oas Platform. Its CVSS base score is 8.1 (High).
Operationally, ranked at the 6.0th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-35557
Vulnerability details
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the OAS Engine functionality of Open Automation Software OAS Platform v18.00.0072. A specially-crafted series of network requests can lead to arbitrary authentication. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
The awareness and training policy mandates training on access control practices, directly reducing the likelihood of improper access control weaknesses being introduced or exploited.
Training covers access control policies and the consequences of improper access grants or usage by users.
Security training teaches access control policies and enforcement, reducing improper access control implementations.
Provides capability to review session content, directly detecting violations of access control.
System audit review detects violations of access controls by identifying unauthorized access attempts.
Control assessments verify that access controls are implemented correctly and operating as intended, detecting improper access control before exploitation.
Requiring formal approval, documented controls, and responsibilities for inter-system exchanges directly enforces proper access control between systems.
Penetration testing simulates unauthorized access attempts, directly detecting and enabling remediation of improper access control weaknesses.