CVE-2023-4104

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  3. CVE-2023-4104
An invalid Polkit Authentication check and missing authentication requirements for D-Bus methods allowed any local user to configure arbitrary VPN setups. *This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on Linux. Other operating systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Mozilla VPN 2.16.1 < (Linux).

5.5 /10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1831318 Exploit Issue Tracking
https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client/pull/7055 Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client/pull/7110 Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client/pull/7151 Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-39/ Vendor Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/03/1 Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1831318 Exploit Issue Tracking
https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client/pull/7055 Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client/pull/7110 Issue Tracking Patch
https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/mozilla-vpn-client/pull/7151 Issue Tracking
https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2023-39/ Vendor Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/08/03/1 Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:vpn:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
History

03 Jul 2025, 14:15

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Summary (en) An invalid Polkit Authentication check and missing authentication requirements for D-Bus methods allowed any local user to configure arbitrary VPN setups. *This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on Linux. Other operating systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Mozilla VPN client for Linux < v2.16.1. (en) An invalid Polkit Authentication check and missing authentication requirements for D-Bus methods allowed any local user to configure arbitrary VPN setups. *This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on Linux. Other operating systems are unaffected.* This vulnerability affects Mozilla VPN 2.16.1 < (Linux).
Information

Published : 2023-09-11 09:15

Updated : 2025-07-03 14:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-4104

Mitre link : CVE-2023-4104

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-4104

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Products Affected

mozilla

  • vpn
CWE
CWE-862

Missing Authorization