Vulnerability identifier: #VU59828

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0238

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
phoronix-test-suite
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: www.phoronix-test-suite.com

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

phoronix-test-suite: 5.0.1 - 10.6.1

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External links
http://huntr.dev/bounties/63f24b24-4af2-47b8-baea-7ad5f4db3633
http://github.com/phoronix-test-suite/phoronix-test-suite/commit/5755b3bf979cd04caa6feee07e403a5be5ac320e

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.