CVE-2022-22789

Charactell - FormStorm Enterprise Account Take Over

Description

Charactell - FormStorm Enterprise Account takeover – An attacker can modify (add, remove and update) passwords file for all the users. The xx_users.ini file in the FormStorm folder contains usernames in cleartext and an obfuscated password. Malicious user can take over an account by replacing existing password in the file.

Remediation

Solution:

  • A patch was released, Charactell - FormStorm Enterprise version 9.00.066

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory gov.il
Affected: Charactell FormStorm Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22789?
CVE-2022-22789 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22789?
To fix CVE-2022-22789: A patch was released, Charactell - FormStorm Enterprise version 9.00.066
Is CVE-2022-22789 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22789 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-2022-22789?
CVE-2022-22789 affects Charactell FormStorm Enterprise.
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