CVE-2022-36563 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code by overwriting binaries in the RubyInstaller directory due to incorrect access controls.

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-2022-36563?

CVE-2022-36563 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect access control in the install directory (C:\RailsInstaller) of Rubyinstaller2 v3.1.2 and below allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting binaries located in the directory.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36563?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rubyinstaller Rubyinstaller2.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36563?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36563 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-2022-36563 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36563 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r44r-x7q4-8hxr.

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