CVE-2022-4962: apollo Access Control Flaw — Exploit

Description

A vulnerability was found in Apollo 2.0.0/2.0.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /users of the component Configuration Center. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. VDB-250430 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The maintainer explains that user data information like user id, name, and email are not sensitive.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-285 CWE-285

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apolloconfig	apollo	All
apolloconfig	apollo	All
apolloconfig	apollo	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/issues/4684 https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/issues/4684

Other References

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.250430 https://vuldb.com/?id.250430 https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.250430 https://vuldb.com/?id.250430

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4962? +

A vulnerability was found in Apollo 2.0.0/2.0.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /users of the component Configuration Center. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. VDB-250430 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The maintainer explains that user data information like user id, name, and email are not sensitive. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-4962? +

CVE-2022-4962 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4962? +

CVE-2022-4962 affects products from apolloconfig, specifically: apollo. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2022-4962? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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