CVE-2022-47578 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass USB restrictions by booting into Safe Mode, enabling data exfiltration or malware introduction despite configured security policies.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-47578?
CVE-2022-47578 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in the endpoint protection agent in Zoho ManageEngine Device Control Plus 10.1.2228.15. Despite configuring complete restrictions on USB pendrives, USB HDD devices, memory cards, USB connections to mobile devices, etc., it is still possible to bypass the USB restrictions by booting into Safe Mode. This allows a file to be exchanged outside the laptop/system. Safe Mode can be launched by any user (even without admin rights). Data exfiltration can occur, and also malware might be introduced onto the system. NOTE: the vendor's position is "it's not a vulnerability in our product."
Weakness: CWE-288
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-47578?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Device Control Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2022-47578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-47578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-47578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qjf7-48q3-r5pp.