CVE-2022-1399

Remote code execution in scheduled tasks component

Description

An Argument Injection or Modification vulnerability in the "Change Secret" username field as used in the Discovery component of Device42 CMDB allows a local attacker to run arbitrary code on the appliance with root privileges. This issue affects: Device42 CMDB version 18.01.00 and prior versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • An update to version 18.01.00 fixes the issue

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory bitdefender.com
Affected: Device42 CMDB
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/labs/a-red-team-perspective-on-the-device42-asset-management-appliance/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1399?
CVE-2022-1399 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1399?
To fix CVE-2022-1399: An update to version 18.01.00 fixes the issue
Is CVE-2022-1399 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1399 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-1399?
CVE-2022-1399 affects Device42 CMDB.
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