CVE-2023-5329
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Field Logic DataCube4 up to 20231001. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /api/ of the component Web API. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-241030 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · low confidenceAn improper authentication vulnerability exists in the /api/ endpoint of the Field Logic DataCube4 Web API up to the 20231001 version. The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to API functions due to inadequate authentication controls. A public exploit is available.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 2023-10-01CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the device as DataCube4Access the device web interface or check system information pages for the product model name. Look for 'DataCube4' or 'Datacube4' in the device identification.Affected if The device is an F Logic DataCube4 unit
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Check firmware versionNavigate to the device's system settings, firmware information, or about page. Note the firmware build date or version number.Affected if Firmware version is dated 2023-10-01 or earlier, or the version number is unknown/older than the 20231001 release
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Verify /api/ endpoint is accessibleAttempt to access the /api/ endpoint by sending a GET request to http://[device-ip]/api/ or https://[device-ip]/api/ using a web browser or curl command.Affected if The /api/ endpoint returns a response (any HTTP status code) without requiring authentication credentials
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Test API authentication enforcementSend API requests to various /api/ paths (e.g., /api/status, /api/config) without providing valid authentication tokens or credentials. Observe if the API returns data or performs actions.Affected if API requests succeed without authentication, returning expected data or executing functions without 401/403 errors
The environment is affected if the device is an F Logic DataCube4 with firmware dated 2023-10-01 or earlier and the /api/ endpoint responds without requiring authentication.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataRestrict network exposure of the Web API endpoint, implement proper authentication enforcement on all API routes, and apply vendor patches when available. Consider deploying a WAF as a compensating control.
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