Artifactory: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
CVE-2023-42509 is a high-severity improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability in Artifactory from Jfrog, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists version 7.77.0 as the first without the flaw, so updating Artifactory to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Artifactory to 7.77.0 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on jfrog.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFrog | Artifactory | 7.17.4 up to, but not including, 7.77.0 | 7.77.0 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.6 | Medium | CNA (jfrog.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
JFrog Artifactory later than version 7.17.4 but prior to version 7.77.0 is vulnerable to an issue whereby a sequence of improperly handled exceptions in repository configuration initialization steps may lead to exposure of sensitive data.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.
More Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerabilities (CWE-755)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in Artifactory
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.6 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 5.3 Medium severity
- 7.2 High severity
Recent Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerabilities
- 7.4 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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