CVE-2022-36604 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can arbitrarily change user passwords on Canaan Avalon ASIC Miners, leading to account takeover.

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-2022-36604?

CVE-2022-36604 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An access control issue in Canaan Avalon ASIC Miner 2020.3.30 and below allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily change user passwords via a crafted POST request.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36604?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canaan Avalon Asic Miner Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36604?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36604 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-2022-36604 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36604 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jw3g-mpq9-r6jr.

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