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CVE-2022-36982

7.5 · HIGH

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.3.101.

Published Mar 29, 2023CWE-22EPSS 73.76%

Overview

CVE-2022-36982 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 29, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.3.101. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the AgentTaskHandler class. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored session cookies, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-15967.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refdownload.wavelink.com/Files/avalanche_v6.3.4_release_notes.txtRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-787/Refdownload.wavelink.com/Files/avalanche_v6.3.4_release_notes.txtRefwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-787/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36982?

CVE-2022-36982 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 29, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-36982?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-36982?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-36982?

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