CVE-2022-28866 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication to view sensitive data and modify system configurations, potentially causing denial of service on Nokia AirFrame BMC devices.

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

What is CVE-2022-28866?

CVE-2022-28866 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple Improper Access Control was discovered in Nokia AirFrame BMC Web GUI < R18 Firmware v4.13.00. It does not properly validate requests for access to (or editing of) data and functionality in all endpoints under /#settings/* and /api/settings/*. By not verifying the permissions for access to resources, it allows a potential attacker to view pages, with sensitive data, that are not allowed, and modify system configurations also causing DoS, which should be accessed only by user with administration profile, bypassing all controls (without checking for user identity).

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28866?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nokia Airframe Bmc Web Gui R18 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28866?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28866 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-28866 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28866 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cq2f-p9qc-xc92.

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