#VU63912 Security features bypass in Bottle - CVE-2022-31799

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63912

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31799

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Bottle
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Bottle Micro Web Framework

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to mishandling errors during early request binding. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to launch further attacks on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Bottle: 0.12.0 - 0.12.19

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External links
https://github.com/bottlepy/bottle/commit/a2b0ee6bb4ce88895429ec4aca856616244c4c4c

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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