CVE-2022-42949 SilverStripe Subsite weakens file permissions
Attackers can bypass permission checks in the Silverstripe subsites module to access unauthorized data or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-42949?
CVE-2022-42949 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Silverstripe silverstripe/subsites through 2.6.0 has Insecure Permissions.
Weakness: CWE-732
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42949?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including silverstripe/subsites. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
silverstripe/subsites Packagist | From 2.0.0 | 2.6.1 |
silverstripe/subsites Packagist | From 2.0.0 | 2.6.1 |
Products include Silverstripe Subsites.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42949?
Upgrade silverstripe/subsites to 2.6.1 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-42949 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42949 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cx45-565q-6qx8.