#VU86855 Improper authorization in Cobbler - CVE-2022-0860
Published: February 27, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU86855
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cobbler
Cobbler
Software vendor:
Cobbler project
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
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/