CVE-2022-21720

SQL injection using custom CSS administration form in GLPI

Description

GLPI is a free asset and IT management software package. Prior to version 9.5.7, an entity administrator is capable of retrieving normally inaccessible data via SQL injection. Version 9.5.7 contains a patch for this issue. As a workaround, disabling the `Entities` update right prevents exploitation of this vulnerability.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
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References

Link Tags
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories/GHSA-5hg4-r64r-rf83 third party advisory mitigation
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/commit/5c3eee696b503fdf502f506b00d15cf5b324b326 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/releases/tag/9.5.7 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21720?
CVE-2022-21720 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-21720?
To fix CVE-2022-21720, 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-2022-21720 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-21720 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.
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