#VU86855 Improper authorization in Cobbler - CVE-2022-0860

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86855

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0860

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cobbler
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Cobbler project

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization process.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of expired accounts when using PAM. A remote user with an expired account can still access the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cobbler: 3.0.0 - 3.3.1

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External links
https://huntr.dev/bounties/c458b868-63df-414e-af10-47e3745caa1d
https://github.com/cobbler/cobbler/commit/9044aa990a94752fa5bd5a24051adde099280bfa
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DYWYHWVVRUSPCV5SWBOSAMQJQLTSBTKY/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IYSHMF6MEIITFAG7EJ3IQKVUN7MDV2XM/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D4KCNZYBQC2FM5SEEDRQZO4LRZ4ZECMG/

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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.