CVE-2022-35898

OpenText BizManager before 16.6.0.1 does not perform proper validation during the change-password operation

Critical · published May 1, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A malicious user can change any password with this serious flaw lurking in OpenText BizManager! 🔥 Think of it as a hotel where any guest can walk up to the front desk and change the room key for any other guest, including the VIP suite! How wild is that? This vulnerability is absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain control over any account, including the Administrator's, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total system compromise! Imagine the chaos they could unleash!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel where any guest can walk up to the front desk and change the room key for any other guest, including the VIP suite! How wild is that? The flaw lies in the change-password operation, where the system fails to validate whether a user is authorized to change another user's password, creating a gaping hole in user management security.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating: an attacker could gain control over any account, including the Administrator's, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even total system compromise! Imagine the chaos they could unleash! Upgrade OpenText BizManager to version 16.6.0.1 or later immediately to patch this vulnerability. It's also wise to review user permissions and audit accounts for any unusual activity. Don't wait, secure your system now! You've got this! Follow these steps and safeguard your environment like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00645 · 50.3th percentile
Published
2023-05-01T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 MAY 00:00Z
    OpenText BizManager before 16.6.0.1 does not perform proper validation during the change-password operation
    cvelistv5