CVE-2022-2821 Missing Critical Step in Authentication in namelessmc/nameless
Attackers can bypass authentication due to a missing critical step, potentially taking over accounts or escalating privileges in NamelessMC.
- 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-2022-2821?
CVE-2022-2821 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in namelessmc/nameless, published on 15 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Missing Critical Step in Authentication in GitHub repository namelessmc/nameless prior to v2.0.2.
Weakness: CWE-304
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2821?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Namelessmc Nameless.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2821?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2821 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-2022-2821 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2821 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-xjp5-5ph6-c66c.