{"id":21680,"date":"2025-04-11T18:54:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T18:54:08","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-05-12T12:19:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T12:19:39","slug":"cve-2023-51059-critical-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-mokosmart-mkgw1-ble-gateway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-51059-critical-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-mokosmart-mkgw1-ble-gateway\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2023-51059: Critical Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MOKOSmart MKGW1 BLE Gateway<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the realm of cybersecurity, the discovery of new vulnerabilities is a common occurrence. However, some vulnerabilities have far-reaching implications, one such is CVE-2023-51059. This vulnerability affects the MOKOSmart MKGW1 BLE Gateway, a widely used product by MOKO TECHNOLOGY LTD. The vulnerability is serious as it allows a remote<\/a> attacker to escalate privileges via the session management component of the administrative web interface, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage.
\nThe impact of this vulnerability<\/a> is significant considering the widespread use of MOKOSmart MKGW1 BLE Gateway across various industries and sectors. It is therefore crucial for all users to understand the nature of this vulnerability<\/a>, how it can be exploited, and steps to mitigate it.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2023-51059
\nSeverity: High (8.8 CVSS Severity Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

MOKOSmart MKGW1 BLE Gateway | v.1.1.1 and before<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit leverages a weakness in the session<\/a> management component of the MOKOSmart MKGW1 BLE Gateway’s administrative web interface. An attacker can remotely manipulate this component to escalate their privileges, giving them unauthorized access to sensitive data and control over the system<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here is a conceptual example of how the exploit might be executed:<\/p>\n

POST \/admin\/session HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{ \"session_id\": \"valid_session_id\", \"user_role\": \"admin\" }<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker is using a valid session ID but is attempting to escalate their user<\/a> role to “admin. If successful, the attacker would gain administrative privileges on the target system<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is highly recommended to apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. Until then, users can use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as temporary mitigation. It’s also recommended to regularly monitor system logs<\/a> for any unusual activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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