CVE-2022-38756 CVE-2022-38756 vulnerability in GW Web prior to 18.4.2
Sensitive information in query parameters can be logged by HTTP proxies, exposing data to attackers monitoring network traffic.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-38756?
CVE-2022-38756 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Micro Focus GroupWise Web, published on 16 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus GroupWise Web in versions prior to 18.4.2. The GW Web component makes a request to the Post Office Agent that contains sensitive information in the query parameters that could be logged by any intervening HTTP proxies.
Weakness: CWE-532
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38756?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microfocus Groupwise.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38756?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38756 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-38756 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-38756 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Micro Focus GroupWise Web
Sources
Also known as GHSA-664m-3r2m-mxpx.