CVE-2022-32481 Privilege escalation in Cyber Recovery

High 7.8 Published 7 Jul 2022 Updated 17 Sep 2024

An authenticated low-privileged user can escalate to root via chained docker commands in Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery virtual appliances.

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-2022-32481?

CVE-2022-32481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Cyber Recovery, published on 7 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery, versions prior to 19.11, contain a privilege escalation vulnerability on virtual appliance deployments. A lower-privileged authenticated user can chain docker commands to escalate privileges to root leading to complete system takeover.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32481?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dell Powerprotect Cyber Recovery.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32481?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32481 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-32481 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32481 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x26h-2jv4-hhgp.