CVE-2023-43870
High
Description
When installing the Net2 software a root certificate is installed into the trusted store. A potential hacker could access the installer batch file or reverse engineer the source code to gain access to the root certificate password. Using the root certificate and password they could then create their own certificates to emulate another site. Then by establishing a proxy service to emulate the site they could monitor traffic passed between the end user and the site allowing access to the data content.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
ProductPaxton-access Net2
PublishedDec 19, 2023
First seenDec 19, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-798Hard-coded credentials
How to fix
Update
- paxton-access net26.07 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| paxton-access net2 | 6.02 ≤ v < 6.07, 6.07 | 6.07 |
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