CVE-2022-1252 Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in gnuboard/gnuboard5
Weak encryption in gnuboard allows attackers to derive user email addresses and send arbitrary emails, exposing sensitive information.
- 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-2022-1252?
CVE-2022-1252 is a high-severity vulnerability in gnuboard/gnuboard5, published on 11 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in GitHub repository gnuboard/gnuboard5 prior to and including 5.5.5. A vulnerability in gnuboard v5.5.5 and below uses weak encryption algorithms leading to sensitive information exposure. This allows an attacker to derive the email address of any user, including when the 'Let others see my information.' box is ticked off. Or to send emails to any email address, with full control of its contents
Weakness: CWE-327
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1252?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sir Gnuboard.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1252?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1252 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-1252 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1252 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in gnuboard/gnuboard5
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f4g-m368-xv75.