CVE-2022-31322 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published 13 Sep 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can escalate privileges by overwriting files using SUID executables in WAPPLES, requiring immediate patching by administrators.

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-2022-31322?

CVE-2022-31322 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Penta Security Systems Inc WAPPLES v6.0 r3 4.10-hotfix1 allows attackers to escalate privileges via overwriting files using SUID flagged executables.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31322?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pentasecurity Wapples.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31322?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31322 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-31322 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-31322 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6x2g-9wvj-4q72.