CVE-2023-2703 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE record was assigned by TR-CERT and published on May 23, 2023. It involves an "Exposure of Private Personal Information to an Unauthorized Actor" vulnerability in Finex Media's Competition Management System.

Understanding CVE-2023-2703

This vulnerability allows unauthorized actors to retrieve embedded sensitive data and collect data as provided by users in Finex Media's Competition Management System.

What is CVE-2023-2703?

CVE-2023-2703 is classified under CWE-359, which refers to the exposure of private personal information to an unauthorized actor.

The Impact of CVE-2023-2703

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as high, with a CVSS v3.1 base severity score of 7.5 out of 10. It has a high confidentiality impact, low attack complexity, and requires no special privileges for exploitation.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-2703

This vulnerability is associated with two CAPEC entries: CAPEC-37 (Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data) and CAPEC-569 (Collect Data as Provided by Users).

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Finex Media's Competition Management System allows unauthorized actors to access private personal information, retrieve embedded sensitive data, and collect user-provided data.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability affects the Competition Management System version 23.07 and earlier versions.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited over a network with low attack complexity, posing a high risk to the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

To mitigate the CVE-2023-2703 vulnerability, immediate action and long-term security practices are recommended.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Finex Media Competition Management System to version 23.07 or higher.
Implement access controls and user authentication mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit access to sensitive information.
Conduct security training for employees to raise awareness of data protection practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates provided by Finex Media.
Apply patches promptly to ensure the security of the Competition Management System.