Improper authorization in cobbler

1) Improper authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU86855

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0860

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of expired accounts when using PAM. A remote user with an expired account can still access the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cobbler: 3.0.0 - 3.3.1

External links

http://huntr.dev/bounties/c458b868-63df-414e-af10-47e3745caa1d
http://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/commit/9044aa990a94752fa5bd5a24051adde099280bfa
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DYWYHWVVRUSPCV5SWBOSAMQJQLTSBTKY/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IYSHMF6MEIITFAG7EJ3IQKVUN7MDV2XM/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D4KCNZYBQC2FM5SEEDRQZO4LRZ4ZECMG/

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.