CVE-2023-2065 in Cargo Tracking System
Summary
by MITRE • 05/24/2023
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Armoli Technology Cargo Tracking System allows Authentication Abuse, Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Cargo Tracking System: before 3558f28 .
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/22/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2023-2065 represents a critical authorization bypass flaw within the Armoli Technology Cargo Tracking System, specifically manifesting as an authorization bypass through user-controlled key mechanism. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-285 category of Improper Authorization, where the system fails to properly validate user credentials or access controls, allowing unauthorized individuals to gain elevated privileges or bypass authentication mechanisms entirely. The flaw exists in versions prior to the commit hash 3558f28, indicating that the issue was present in the codebase before this specific revision was implemented. The system's authentication mechanism appears to be vulnerable to manipulation through user-controlled input that influences key validation processes, potentially allowing attackers to craft malicious requests or manipulate session tokens to assume legitimate user identities or administrative privileges.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and insufficient access control enforcement within the cargo tracking system's authentication framework. When users interact with the system, they may be able to manipulate key parameters that should normally be controlled or validated by the system itself. This user-controlled key manipulation could occur through various vectors including API calls, web form submissions, or direct parameter manipulation in requests. The system likely relies on certain keys or tokens for authentication decisions, but fails to properly verify or sanitize these inputs, allowing attackers to substitute their own values or manipulate existing ones to gain unauthorized access. This type of vulnerability directly enables authentication abuse and bypass scenarios that can lead to complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted, potentially allowing attackers to access sensitive cargo tracking data, modify shipment information, view confidential user details, or even manipulate system configurations. In a cargo tracking environment, this could result in unauthorized access to shipment routes, delivery schedules, customer information, and potentially financial data associated with cargo movements. The ability to bypass authentication mechanisms means that attackers could assume the identity of legitimate users or administrators, making their activities difficult to detect or trace within the system's audit logs. This vulnerability could also enable lateral movement within the network if the cargo tracking system integrates with other enterprise systems, potentially leading to broader security breaches. The impact extends beyond simple data theft to include potential operational disruption, financial loss, and compliance violations in industries where cargo tracking data is subject to regulatory requirements.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2023-2065 should focus on implementing robust input validation and proper access control mechanisms within the Armoli Technology Cargo Tracking System. Organizations should immediately update to version 3558f28 or later, which presumably contains the necessary patches to address the authorization bypass vulnerability. The system should implement proper parameter validation and sanitization for all user-controlled inputs that influence authentication decisions, ensuring that keys or tokens are properly validated against known good values. Access control mechanisms should be strengthened to enforce proper authorization checks at every system interaction point, with additional logging and monitoring implemented to detect suspicious authentication patterns. The system should also implement proper session management with secure token generation and validation, ensuring that user sessions cannot be manipulated or hijacked. Organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of their cargo tracking systems, review all authentication and authorization code paths, and implement security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001 standards to prevent similar vulnerabilities in future implementations. Additionally, implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regular security audits can help reduce the attack surface and detect potential exploitation attempts.