CVE-2022-43761 Lack of authentication when managing APROL database

Q: Is CVE-2022-43761 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43761 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-43761?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43761 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.4 Published 8 Feb 2023 Updated 25 Mar 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can read and modify system configuration in B&R APROL industrial automation systems.

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-2022-43761?

CVE-2022-43761 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in B&R APROL, published on 8 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing authentication when creating and managing the B&R APROL database in versions < R 4.2-07

allows reading and changing the system configuration.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43761?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Br-Automation Industrial Automation Aprol.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43761?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43761 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-2022-43761 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43761 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p9q7-pf62-483h.