CVE-2022-0074

Public Exploit
Privilege Escalation in OpenLiteSpeed Web Server

Description

Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server Container allows Privilege Escalation. This affects versions from 1.6.15 before 1.7.16.1.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
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/ols-dockerfiles/blob/master/template/Dockerfile#L29 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0074?
CVE-2022-0074 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0074?
To fix CVE-2022-0074, 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-2022-0074 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-0074 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0074?
CVE-2022-0074 affects LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server, LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Web Server.
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