CVE-2023-39231
CWE-288Published: October 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
PingFederate using the PingOne MFA adapter allows a new MFA device to be paired without requiring second factor authentication from an existing registered device. A threat actor may be able to exploit this vulnerability to register their own MFA device if they have knowledge of a victim user's first factor credentials.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-39231 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-39231 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts