CVE-2022-45924 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.1 Published 18 Jan 2023 Updated 4 Apr 2025

A low-privilege user can delete arbitrary files on the server via the createtemplate2 endpoint due to missing authorization checks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-45924?

CVE-2022-45924 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in OpenText Content Suite Platform 22.1 (16.2.19.1803). The endpoint itemtemplate.createtemplate2 allows a low-privilege user to delete arbitrary files on the server's local filesystem.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45924?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opentext Opentext Extended Ecm.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45924?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45924 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-2022-45924 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45924 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5fcm-cpg2-2p27.