CVE-2022-4314CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management in ikus060/rdiffweb

Medium · published December 6, 2022

CVSS v3.0
6.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing privilege check is the problem here! GitHub's rdiffweb up to version 2.5.2 could let a user act beyond their intended permissions — like a hotel guest wandering into the staff-only area! Think of it like a restaurant where diners can wander into the kitchen and start cooking without anyone stopping them. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access functionalities they shouldn’t have, just like patrons flipping burgers behind the counter. 🍔 This flaw could lead to unauthorized actions within the application, potentially disrupting operations or allowing misuse of sensitive data. While relatively contained, it's a loophole that could be exploited if left unchecked, leading to unauthorized access or changes in the rdiffweb environment.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where diners can wander into the kitchen and start cooking without anyone stopping them. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access functionalities they shouldn’t have, just like patrons flipping burgers behind the counter. 🍔 The vulnerability stems from improper privilege management, which allows users to execute actions without the necessary permissions. This can lead to unauthorized access to administrative functions in rdiffweb.

What to do

This flaw could lead to unauthorized actions within the application, potentially disrupting operations or allowing misuse of sensitive data. While relatively contained, it's a loophole that could be exploited if left unchecked, leading to unauthorized access or changes in the rdiffweb environment. Update to version 2.5.2 or later to close this privilege management gap. Additionally, review user roles and permissions to ensure proper access control. Regular audits can help catch any other similar oversights! 🔍 You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
6.0 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00850 · 57.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-269 · Improper Privilege Management
Published
2022-12-06T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 DEC 00:00Z
    Improper Privilege Management in ikus060/rdiffweb
    cvelistv5