CVE-2022-36972CWE-89

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490

Critical · published March 29, 2023

CVSS v3.0
9.1
EPSS
7%
Percentile
93.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote attacker can bypass authentication with just a single crafted request! This vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490 is absolutely devastating. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that has a secret menu. If someone discovers how to order off that menu without being checked in, they can access everything without reservation — no ID or payment needed! An attacker could waltz right into your system and gain unauthorized access, potentially leading to data breaches, system control, or even malicious alterations. This means sensitive information could be at their fingertips, and your system's integrity is put at serious risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that has a secret menu. If someone discovers how to order off that menu without being checked in, they can access everything without reservation — no ID or payment needed! This vulnerability exists in the ProfileDaoImpl class, where crafted SQL queries can be executed using a user-supplied string, allowing attackers to bypass authentication safeguards.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right into your system and gain unauthorized access, potentially leading to data breaches, system control, or even malicious alterations. This means sensitive information could be at their fingertips, and your system's integrity is put at serious risk. Immediate patching is crucial! Update to the latest version of Ivanti Avalanche to close this critical vulnerability and review your configurations to ensure no unauthorized access is allowed. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive, and with these steps, you'll keep your systems safe and sound! 💪😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06534 · 93.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2023-03-29T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 MAR 00:00Z
    This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490
    cvelistv5