CVE-2018-9022 Auth bypass in CA Privileged Access Manager

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to execute arbitrary code by poisoning a configuration file in CA Privileged Access Manager.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-9022?

CVE-2018-9022 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager, published on 18 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands by poisoning a configuration file.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9022?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Privileged Access Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9022?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9022 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2018-9022 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-9022 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qq9f-gg6w-vgfx.

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