CVE-2022-31704 Missing authorization in vRealize Log Insight (vRLI)

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can inject code into sensitive files, leading to remote code execution on vRealize Log Insight appliances.

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-2022-31704?

CVE-2022-31704 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in vRealize Log Insight (vRLI), published on 25 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The vRealize Log Insight contains a broken access control vulnerability. An unauthenticated malicious actor can remotely inject code into sensitive files of an impacted appliance which can result in remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31704?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Vrealize Log Insight.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31704?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31704 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-2022-31704 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-31704 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x63f-7pqq-c59r.

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