#VU67976 Improper access control in GROWI - CVE-2022-41799

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67976

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41799

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GROWI
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: WESEEK, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and download the markdown data from the pages set to private by the other users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GROWI: 4.0.0 - 5.1.4

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External links
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN00845253/index.html

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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.