Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 on x64 controls/addsensor3.htm missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 on x64. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file controls/addsensor3.htm. The manipulation leads to missing encryption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-31452. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 on x64 (Network Management Software). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file controls/addsensor3.htm. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 23.2.83.1760 x64. The NetApp Volume Sensor transmits cleartext credentials over the network when the HTTP protocol is selected. This can be triggered remotely via a CSRF by simply sending a controls/addsensor3.htm link to a logged-in victim.

The weakness was disclosed 08/09/2023. The advisory is shared at kb.paessler.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-31452 since 04/28/2023. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:controls/addsensor3.htm it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-35760). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.7
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/28/2023 🔍
08/09/2023 +103 days 🔍
08/09/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/25/2025 +869 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.paessler.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-31452 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-31452
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236657
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 08/09/2023 16:08
Updated: 12/25/2025 11:16
Changes: 08/09/2023 16:08 (40), 09/02/2023 15:06 (11), 12/25/2025 11:16 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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