Check Point SSL Network Extender up to R81.10 IPsec VPN Blade excessive authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Check Point SSL Network Extender up to R81.10. The affected element is an unknown function of the component IPsec VPN Blade. Such manipulation leads to excessive authentication. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2022-23746. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Check Point SSL Network Extender up to R81.10. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component IPsec VPN Blade. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a excessive authentication vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-307. The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was released 12/01/2022 as sk180271. The advisory is shared for download at supportcenter.checkpoint.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-23746 since 01/19/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1110.001.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-28682). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Excessive authentication
CWE: CWE-307 / CWE-799 / CWE-400
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/19/2022 🔍
12/01/2022 +316 days 🔍
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04/30/2026 +1246 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: checkpoint.com

Advisory: sk180271
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-23746 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-23746
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-214616
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/01/2022 07:40
Updated: 04/30/2026 10:11
Changes: 12/01/2022 07:40 (40), 04/26/2025 05:01 (27), 04/30/2026 10:11 (1)
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