CVE-2022-45599 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can gain escalated privileges on Aztech mesh routers via PHP type juggling in the login mechanism under specific password hash conditions.

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-2022-45599?

CVE-2022-45599 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Aztech WMB250AC Mesh Routers Firmware Version 016 2020 is vulnerable to PHP Type Juggling in file /var/www/login.php, allows attackers to gain escalated privileges only when specific conditions regarding a given accounts hashed password.

Weakness: CWE-522

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45599?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aztech Wmb250ac Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45599?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45599 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2022-45599 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45599 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h44q-vvxg-q9wr.

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