CVE-2022-0860CWE-285

Improper Authorization in cobbler/cobbler

High · published March 11, 2022

CVSS v3.0
8.2
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An improper authorization flaw is lurking in the cobbler repository, and it could let unauthorized users access sensitive data — that's a recipe for disaster! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where anyone can enter the kitchen and change the menu without any checks — that could lead to some pretty chaotic meals, right? That's essentially what's happening here with access controls in Cobbler. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access or modify critical configuration data, potentially leading to data leaks or system misconfigurations. It’s like handing out the keys to the kingdom without any security checks!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where anyone can enter the kitchen and change the menu without any checks — that could lead to some pretty chaotic meals, right? That's essentially what's happening here with access controls in Cobbler. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to perform actions they're not supposed to within the Cobbler platform, due to inadequate authorization checks before executing requests.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access or modify critical configuration data, potentially leading to data leaks or system misconfigurations. It’s like handing out the keys to the kingdom without any security checks! To secure your systems, update Cobbler to version 3.3.2 or later immediately. Additionally, review your access controls to ensure proper authentication is enforced across the board. You’ve got this! Get that patch applied and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
8.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02256 · 82.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-285 · Improper Authorization
Published
2022-03-11T12:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAR 12:50Z
    Improper Authorization in cobbler/cobbler
    cvelistv5