CVE-2022-4868 Improper Authorization in froxlor/froxlor
Attackers can bypass authorization checks in Froxlor to perform unauthorized actions, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-4868?
CVE-2022-4868 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in froxlor/froxlor, published on 31 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Authorization in GitHub repository froxlor/froxlor prior to 2.0.0-beta1.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4868?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including froxlor/froxlor. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
froxlor/froxlor Packagist | From 2.0.0-beta0 | 2.0.0-beta1 |
froxlor/froxlor Packagist | From 2.0.0-beta0 | 2.0.0-beta1 |
Products include Froxlor Froxlor.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4868?
Upgrade froxlor/froxlor to 2.0.0-beta1 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2022-4868 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-4868 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in froxlor/froxlor
- CVE-2026-41228 Froxlor has Local File Inclusion via path traversal in API `def_language` parameter that leads to Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2023-6069 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access in froxlor/froxlor
- CVE-2023-0671 Code Injection in froxlor/froxlor
- CVE-2023-3173 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in froxlor/froxlor
- CVE-2023-1307 Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness in froxlor/froxlor
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6qf-j4qr-f946.