CVE-2022-41688 Missing authorization in InfraSuite Device Master

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Oct 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can create admin users in Delta InfraSuite Device Master via malicious serialized objects, leading to full system compromise.

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-2022-41688?

CVE-2022-41688 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Delta Electronics InfraSuite Device Master, published on 31 Oct 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Delta Electronics InfraSuite Device Master versions 00.00.01a and prior lack proper authentication for functions that create and modify user groups. An attacker could provide malicious serialized objects that could run these functions without authentication to create a new user and add them to the administrator group.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41688?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Deltaww Infrasuite Device Master.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41688?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41688 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-2022-41688 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41688 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mvhp-p3f4-phmx.