CVE-2022-1252

Public Exploit
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in gnuboard/gnuboard5

Description

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in GitHub repository gnuboard/gnuboard5 prior to and including 5.5.5. A vulnerability in gnuboard v5.5.5 and below uses weak encryption algorithms leading to sensitive information exposure. This allows an attacker to derive the email address of any user, including when the 'Let others see my information.' box is ticked off. Or to send emails to any email address, with full control of its contents

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory 0g.vc Third-Party Advisory huntr.dev
Affected: gnuboard gnuboard/gnuboard5
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://huntr.dev/bounties/c8c2c3e1-67d0-4a11-a4d4-11af567a9ebb third party advisory exploit
https://0g.vc/posts/insecure-cipher-gnuboard5/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1252?
CVE-2022-1252 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1252?
To fix CVE-2022-1252, 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-2022-1252 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-1252 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-2022-1252?
CVE-2022-1252 affects gnuboard gnuboard/gnuboard5.
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