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CVE-2023-43449: n/a in n/a

High
VulnerabilityCVE-2023-43449cvecve-2023-43449
Published: Tue Jan 16 2024 (01/16/2024, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: n/a
Product: n/a

Description

An issue in HummerRisk HummerRisk v.1.10 thru 1.4.1 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request to the service/LicenseService component.

AI-Powered Analysis

AILast updated: 07/03/2025, 20:11:55 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-43449 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting HummerRisk versions 1.10 through 1.4.1. The flaw resides in the service/LicenseService component, where an authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted request. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94, which relates to improper control of code generation, commonly known as code injection or code execution vulnerabilities. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects a critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with an attack vector over the network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring privileges (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), and unchanged scope (S:U). Exploitation allows an attacker with some level of authentication to remotely execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. The absence of patches or known exploits in the wild suggests this vulnerability is newly disclosed and may not yet be widely exploited, but the risk remains significant due to the nature of the flaw and the ease of exploitation once authenticated access is obtained.

Potential Impact

For European organizations using HummerRisk, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution, enabling attackers to manipulate sensitive data, disrupt operations, or establish persistent footholds within critical infrastructure. Given HummerRisk's role (presumably in risk management or related services), compromise could affect decision-making processes, data integrity, and availability of risk assessment tools. This could have cascading effects on compliance with European regulations such as GDPR, especially if personal or sensitive data is exposed or altered. The requirement for authentication limits exposure somewhat, but insider threats or compromised credentials could still lead to exploitation. Additionally, the network-based attack vector means that remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability without physical access, increasing the threat surface for distributed European enterprises.

Mitigation Recommendations

Mitigation should focus on immediate risk reduction and long-term remediation. Organizations should first identify all instances of HummerRisk within their environment and restrict access to the LicenseService component to trusted users only, employing network segmentation and strict access controls. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual or unauthorized requests targeting the LicenseService endpoint. Since no patches are currently available, consider deploying virtual patching via web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion prevention systems (IPS) configured to detect and block suspicious payloads indicative of code injection attempts. Engage with the vendor or community for updates and apply patches promptly once released. Additionally, conduct thorough audits of user privileges to ensure minimal necessary access and educate users about phishing and credential security to prevent unauthorized authentication.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
mitre
Date Reserved
2023-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 683f034b182aa0cae27e66f4

Added to database: 6/3/2025, 2:14:35 PM

Last enriched: 7/3/2025, 8:11:55 PM

Last updated: 7/26/2025, 5:25:51 AM

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