CVE-2023-28130: checkpoint gaia_portal Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 26-07-2023Last modified 13-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-28130 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in checkpoint gaia_portal. EPSS estimates a 20.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 97.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
20.87%
0%100%
High · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 26-07-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 13-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Local user may lead to privilege escalation using Gaia Portal hostnames page.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
20.87%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 20.87% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score20.87%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (pentests.nl)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
Affected systems
Checkpoint1 product
- gaia_portalr80.40 | r81 | r81.10 | r81.20
1 vendor · 1 product
References
5 links- support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181311Vendor Advisory
- pentests.nl/pentest-blog/cve-2023-28130-command-injection-in-check-point-gaia-portal/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43Not Applicable