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CVE-2023-26099: n/a in n/a

Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2023-26099cvecve-2023-26099
Published: Mon Apr 24 2023 (04/24/2023, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: n/a
Product: n/a

Description

An issue was discovered in Telindus Apsal 3.14.2022.235 b. The consultation permission is insecure.

AI-Powered Analysis

AILast updated: 07/08/2025, 14:44:20 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-26099 is a medium-severity vulnerability identified in the Telindus Apsal software version 3.14.2022.235 b. The core issue revolves around insecure consultation permissions within the application. Specifically, the vulnerability allows an attacker with low privileges and local access to the system to gain limited unauthorized access to confidential information or modify certain data. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4 reflects that the attack vector requires local access (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), and privileges (PR:L), but no user interaction (UI:N). The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but not availability. The scope remains unchanged (S:U), meaning the vulnerability affects only the vulnerable component. Although the exact nature of the consultation permission flaw is not detailed, it likely involves improper access control or permission validation that could allow privilege escalation or unauthorized data exposure within the application. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or vendor advisories are available at this time. The lack of vendor and product details limits the ability to fully characterize the vulnerability, but the presence of a CVE and CVSS score confirms it as a legitimate security issue requiring attention.

Potential Impact

For European organizations using Telindus Apsal 3.14.2022.235 b, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure or modification of sensitive consultation data. Given that Telindus is a Belgian ICT service provider, the affected software may be deployed primarily in Belgium and potentially in neighboring countries where Telindus operates or supplies solutions. The confidentiality and integrity impacts could compromise client data, internal communications, or operational information, potentially leading to regulatory compliance issues under GDPR if personal data is involved. Although the vulnerability does not affect availability, the unauthorized access could facilitate further attacks or insider threats. Organizations relying on this software for consultation or advisory services should be aware of the risk of privilege escalation or data leakage. The medium severity suggests that while the threat is not critical, it still requires timely mitigation to prevent exploitation, especially in sectors handling sensitive or regulated data such as finance, healthcare, or government.

Mitigation Recommendations

Given the absence of official patches or detailed vendor guidance, European organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict local access to systems running Telindus Apsal to trusted personnel only, enforcing strict access control policies and monitoring local user activities. 2) Conduct a thorough review of permission configurations within the application to identify and correct any overly permissive consultation rights. 3) Employ network segmentation and host-based firewalls to limit exposure of affected systems. 4) Implement enhanced logging and alerting for unusual access patterns or permission changes related to consultation functions. 5) Engage with Telindus support or security teams to obtain updates or patches as they become available. 6) Consider deploying compensating controls such as data encryption at rest and in transit to reduce the impact of potential data exposure. 7) Educate users about the risks of privilege misuse and enforce the principle of least privilege for all accounts. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access restriction, configuration auditing, and proactive monitoring tailored to the nature of the vulnerability.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2023-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6839d93e182aa0cae2b7301d

Added to database: 5/30/2025, 4:13:50 PM

Last enriched: 7/8/2025, 2:44:20 PM

Last updated: 8/16/2025, 2:25:21 AM

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