CVE-2022-48227 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can elevate privileges by exploiting the automatic launch of Notepad during the installation of Acuant AsureID Sentinel.

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-2022-48227?

CVE-2022-48227 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2023. 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 Acuant AsureID Sentinel before 5.2.149. It allows elevation of privileges because it opens Notepad after the installation of AssureID, Identify x64, and Identify x86, aka CORE-7361.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-48227?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gbgplc Acuant Asureid Sentinel.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48227?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-48227 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-48227 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-48227 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hc9w-82qw-7jwm.

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