Free and open · new CVEs checked every 20 minutesStatusRSSOpen dataContact

CVE-2023-49961: WALLIX Bastion 7.x, 8.x, 9.x and 10.x and WALLIX Access Manager 3.x and 4.x have Incorrect Access Control whic

41
This month
HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-49961 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting bastion, bastion access manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WALLIX Bastion 7.x, 8.x, 9.x and 10.x and WALLIX Access Manager 3.x and 4.x have Incorrect Access Control which can lead to sensitive data exposure.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-284
Published2024-01-08
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wallix

Share: LinkedIn · X · Reddit

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

wallix bastion UPGRADE
Affected: >= 7.0.0 and < 9.0.10 · >= 10.0.0 and < 10.0.6 · >= 10.4.0 and < 10.4.2
Fixed in: 9.0.10, 10.0.6, 10.4.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy bastion || rpm -q bastion || bastion --version
2. UPGRADE to 9.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bastion
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade bastion
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison bastion sudo apt install bastion=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold bastion
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list bastion sudo dnf downgrade bastion-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bastion
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
wallix bastion access manager UPGRADE
Affected: >= 3.0.0 and <= 4.0.3
Fixed in: newer than 4.0.3
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy bastion-access-manager || rpm -q bastion-access-manager || bastion-access-manager --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bastion-access-manager
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade bastion-access-manager
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison bastion-access-manager sudo apt install bastion-access-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold bastion-access-manager
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list bastion-access-manager sudo dnf downgrade bastion-access-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bastion-access-manager
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-49961?

bastion: upgrade to 9.0.10, 10.0.6, 10.4.2; bastion access manager: upgrade to newer than 4.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49961 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49961 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-49961 affect?

CVE-2023-49961 affects bastion, bastion access manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). WALLIX Bastion 7.x, 8.x, 9.x and 10.x and WALLIX Access Manager 3.x and 4.x have Incorrect Access Control which can lead to sensitive data exposure.

How urgent is CVE-2023-49961?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

References

← Back to latest CVEs

Get the weekly exploited-CVE digest by emailThe CVEs being attacked this week and how to fix them. No spam, unsubscribe any time.