CVE-2022-24083CWE-285

Password authentication bypass vulnerability for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks

Critical · published July 25, 2022

CVSS v3.0
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single misconfiguration is all it takes to bypass local password checks! This CVE-2022-24083 vulnerability could let attackers slip right past security measures like a magician vanishing into thin air. 🔥 Think of your local authentication checks as a security guard at a VIP event. If the guard is distracted or has a blind spot, anyone could stroll in without a proper pass, causing potential chaos inside. An attacker could easily log in as any local account, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability to execute actions without permission. This could lead to compromised systems, data breaches, and an absolute breakdown of trust within your network. It's a serious threat that needs your immediate attention!

Put simply

Think of your local authentication checks as a security guard at a VIP event. If the guard is distracted or has a blind spot, anyone could stroll in without a proper pass, causing potential chaos inside. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit weaknesses in local account authentication mechanisms, effectively bypassing password checks altogether. If an account has been misconfigured or improperly secured, it opens the door wide for unauthorized access.

What to do

An attacker could easily log in as any local account, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability to execute actions without permission. This could lead to compromised systems, data breaches, and an absolute breakdown of trust within your network. It's a serious threat that needs your immediate attention! To secure your systems, review your local account configurations immediately and ensure that authentication checks are correctly implemented. Patching to the latest version is crucial, so verify you're using an updated secure release to mitigate this issue. Don’t forget to educate your team about secure account management practices! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep those attackers at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00936 · 60.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-285 · Improper Authorization
Published
2022-07-25T16:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUL 16:07Z
    Password authentication bypass vulnerability for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks
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