Ktor <2.3.5 Server Cert Validation Flaw
CVE-2023-45613 Published on October 9, 2023
In JetBrains Ktor before 2.3.5 server certificates were not verified
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-45613 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Improper Certificate Validation
The software does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate. When a certificate is invalid or malicious, it might allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by interfering in the communication path between the host and client. The software might connect to a malicious host while believing it is a trusted host, or the software might be deceived into accepting spoofed data that appears to originate from a trusted host.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-45613
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Affected Versions
JetBrains Ktor:- Before 2.3.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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