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.

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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.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.006 (46.7th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 47th percentile — 46.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2022-23746: held from 0.006 to 0.006.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: +0.000

Affected products

  • Checkpoint SSL Network Extender — versions r80.20, r80.20sp, r80.30
  • 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)

References

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.