Advisory Details

November 15th, 2023

Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

ZDI-23-1654
ZDI-CAN-21344

CVE ID CVE-2023-44324
CVSS SCORE 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS FrameMaker Publishing Server
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the Login method. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication algorithm. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb23-58.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-07-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-11-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Anonymous
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