CVE-2023-49570

High

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Bitdefender Total Security HTTPS scanning functionality where the software trusts a certificate issued by an entity that isn't authorized to issue certificates. This occurs when the "Basic Constraints" extension in the certificate indicates that it is meant to be an "End Entity”. This flaw could allow an attacker to perform a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack, intercepting and potentially altering communications between the user and the website.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.4
Exploit probability—
ProductBitdefender Total Security
PublishedOct 18, 2024
First seenOct 18, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-295CWE-295

How to fix

Update
  • bitdefender total_security27.0.25.115 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
bitdefender total_securityv < 27.0.25.11527.0.25.115

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