CVE-2022-0073

Public Exploit
Authenticated Remote Code Execution in OpenLiteSpeed Web Server

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server dashboards allows Command Injection. This affects 1.7.0 versions before 1.7.16.1.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.57%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server
Affected: LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Web Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/litespeedtech/openlitespeed/blob/v1.7.16/dist/admin/html.open/lib/CValidation.php#L565 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/litespeedtech/openlitespeed/blob/v1.7.16.1/dist/admin/html.open/lib/CValidation.php#L565 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0073?
CVE-2022-0073 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0073?
To fix CVE-2022-0073, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-0073 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0073 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0073?
CVE-2022-0073 affects LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server, LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Web Server.
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