Improper Authorization in eLabFTW



Published: 2022-08-25
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-31178
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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eLabFTW
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Vendor elabftw

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU66760

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31178

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect authorization check. A remote user can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

eLabFTW: 4.3.0 - 4.3.3

External links

http://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-63qq-hw97-8q7x


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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