Qualys Cloud Agent prior 4.5.3.1 on Windows Uninstallation link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Qualys Cloud Agent on Windows and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Uninstallation Handler. Performing a manipulation results in link following. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-28141. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Qualys Cloud Agent on Windows (Security Testing Software). This affects an unknown part of the component Uninstallation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 04/18/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at qualys.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-28141 since 03/10/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.5.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Cloud Agent 4.5.3.1

Timelineinfo

03/10/2023 🔍
04/18/2023 +38 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: qualys.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28141 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28141
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-226299

Entryinfo

Created: 04/18/2023 18:53
Updated: 05/06/2023 01:16
Changes: 04/18/2023 18:53 (50), 05/06/2023 00:51 (1), 05/06/2023 01:03 (11), 05/06/2023 01:16 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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