Vulnerability identifier: #VU69268

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39388

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Istio
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Istio

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 on the local network can impersonate any workload identity within the service mesh.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Istio: 1.15.0 - 1.15.2

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External links
http://github.com/istio/istio/security/advisories/GHSA-6c6p-h79f-g6p4
http://github.com/istio/istio/commit/9a643e270421560afb2630e00f76d46a55499df9
http://istio.io/latest/news/releases/1.15.x/announcing-1.15.3/
http://github.com/istio/istio/commit/346260e5115e9fbc65ba8a559bc686e6ca046a32

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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