CVE-2023-45228 : Security Advisory and Response

Sielco Radio Link and Analog FM Transmitters Improper Access Control

Understanding CVE-2023-45228

This CVE involves improper access control in Sielco's Analog FM transmitter and Radio Link products, potentially allowing unauthorized users to manipulate user data.

What is CVE-2023-45228?

The vulnerability in Sielco's products enables a user with read permissions to alter users, passwords, and permissions via a single HTTP POST request.

The Impact of CVE-2023-45228

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as medium severity according to the CVSS score. It can lead to unauthorized access and tampering with user data.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-45228

This section covers the vulnerability description, affected systems, and the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The application experiences improper access control when editing users, allowing users with read permissions to modify user information through a single HTTP POST request.

Affected Systems and Versions

Sielco's Analog FM transmitter and Radio Link products are affected, with specific version numbers including 2.12, 2.11, 2.10, and others.

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit this vulnerability by sending a modified HTTP POST request to manipulate user, password, and permission data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here, we discuss the immediate steps to take, long-term security practices, and the importance of patching and updates.

Immediate Steps to Take

As Sielco has not responded to address the vulnerabilities, users of affected versions are advised to reach out to Sielco's customer support for further assistance.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implementing strong access controls, regularly updating software, and monitoring user activities can help prevent unauthorized access and data manipulation.

Patching and Updates

Users should stay informed about security updates and apply patches provided by Sielco promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation.