What is CVE-2022-23746?

CVE-2022-23746 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Ssl Network Extender, classified under Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-11-30.

How severe is CVE-2022-23746?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Checkpoint Ssl Network Extender

CVE-2022-23746

The IPsec VPN blade has a dedicated portal for downloading and connecting through SSL Network Extender (SNX). If the portal is configured for username/password authentication, it is vulnerable to a brute-force attack on usernames and passwords.

EPSS: 0.006 (44.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Checkpoint Ssl_network_extender — versions r80.20, r80.20sp, r80.30
N/a Gateway & Management, Ipsec Vpn Blade Snx Portal. — versions R81.10 before take 79, R81 before take 77, R80.40 before take 180, R80.30 before take 255, R80.20 before 230

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-307 — Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

References

cve@checkpoint.com (Patch, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23746?: CVE-2022-23746 is a high-severity vulnerability in Checkpoint Ssl Network Extender, classified under Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2022-11-30.
How severe is CVE-2022-23746?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.