CVE-2022-23855

An issue was discovered in Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud (EIC) 5.5 SP2.x

published January 24, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A single missed check means anyone can reset any user's password! The authentication bypass in Saviynt EIC could hand over access like a forgotten key left on the welcome mat. 🔑 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk up to the front desk and change room keys without showing ID. Just like that front desk staff needs to verify identity, your system should check who’s trying to reset a password before granting access! An unauthenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to reset passwords for any local account, potentially gaining full access. This could lead to unauthorized data access, account hijacking, and loss of user trust, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can walk up to the front desk and change room keys without showing ID. Just like that front desk staff needs to verify identity, your system should check who’s trying to reset a password before granting access! This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication during the password reset process in Saviynt EIC 5.5 SP2.x, enabling unauthorized password changes without valid credentials.

What to do

An unauthenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to reset passwords for any local account, potentially gaining full access. This could lead to unauthorized data access, account hijacking, and loss of user trust, making it a surprisingly sneaky risk. To mitigate this risk, ensure that your system has proper authentication checks in place for the password reset process. Update to the latest version of Saviynt EIC where possible, and regularly audit your security policies regarding password management. You've got this! Take these steps to secure your system today and keep those digital doors locked! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01712 · 77.2th percentile
Published
2022-01-24T01:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JAN 01:43Z
    An issue was discovered in Saviynt Enterprise Identity Cloud (EIC) 5.5 SP2.x
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