Improper Authentication in HPE products - CVE-2022-37932

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69871

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37932

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Adjecent network

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
HPE OfficeConnect 1820 8G Switch J9979A
HPE OfficeConnect 1820 8G PoE+ (65W) Switch J9982A
HPE OfficeConnect 1820 24G Switch J9980A
HPE OfficeConnect 1820 24G PoE+ (185W) Switch J9983A
HPE OfficeConnect 1820 48G Switch J9981A
HPE OfficeConnect 1820 48G PoE+ (370W) Switch J9984A
HPE OfficeConnect 1850 24G 2XGT PoE+ 185W Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1850 24G 2XGT Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1850 48G 4XGT PoE+ 370W Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1850 48G 4XGT Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1850 6XGT and 2XGT/SPF+ Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1920S 24G 2SFP PoE+ 370W Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1920S 24G 2SFP PPoE+ 185W Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1920S 24G 2SFP Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1920S 48G 4SFP PPoE+ 370W Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1920S 48G 4SFP Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1920S 8G PPoE+ 65W Switch
HPE OfficeConnect 1920S 8G Switch

Software vendor:
HPE

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests within the default_password_cfg.lua endpoint. A remote attacker on the local network can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1623/
• https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=hpesbnw04383en_us