CVE-2022-44216 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can change any user's password without authentication, leading to full account takeover in Gnuboard.
- 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-2022-44216?
CVE-2022-44216 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Gnuboard 5.5.4 and 5.5.5 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. An attacker can change password of all users without knowing victim's original password.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44216?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sir Gnuboard.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44216?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44216 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-2022-44216 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-44216 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch8g-82wx-x73x.