CVE-2022-36983CWE-306

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

High · published March 29, 2023

CVSS v3.0
7.5
EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A mere lack of authentication is all it takes for attackers to stroll right into Ivanti Avalanche! ⚡ Think of a hotel with a reception desk left unattended — anyone can waltz in and access any room without checking in. This vulnerability is just like that, allowing attackers to bypass security measures with ease! This means an attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive functions within the system, potentially compromising critical data and operations. Imagine the chaos when anyone can change settings or access confidential information without a trace!

Put simply

Think of a hotel with a reception desk left unattended — anyone can waltz in and access any room without checking in. This vulnerability is just like that, allowing attackers to bypass security measures with ease! The vulnerability exists in the SetSettings class of Ivanti Avalanche, where the absence of authentication checks enables attackers to bypass security protocols and access restricted functionalities directly.

What to do

This means an attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive functions within the system, potentially compromising critical data and operations. Imagine the chaos when anyone can change settings or access confidential information without a trace! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure you update to the patched version provided by Ivanti. Review your security configurations to enable proper authentication measures and restrict access to the SetSettings functionalities. Stay vigilant! You've got this! With a quick patch and some good security practices, you'll keep your system safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04690 · 91.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
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
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