CVE-2022-29934 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.8 Published 29 Apr 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can gain root access via pkexec due to missing Polkit authentication in USU Oracle Optimization.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-29934?

CVE-2022-29934 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

USU Oracle Optimization before 5.17.5 lacks Polkit authentication, which allows smartcollector users to achieve root access via pkexec. NOTE: this is not an Oracle Corporation product.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29934?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Usu Oracle Optimization.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29934?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29934 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-2022-29934 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29934 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3w87-5jwj-39vh.