CVE-2022-23513

Public Exploit
Pi-Hole/AdminLTE vulnerable due to improper access control in queryads endpoint

Description

Pi-Hole is a network-wide ad blocking via your own Linux hardware, AdminLTE is a Pi-hole Dashboard for stats and more. In case of an attack, the threat actor will obtain the ability to perform an unauthorized query for blocked domains on `queryads` endpoint. In the case of application, this vulnerability exists because of a lack of validation in code on a root server path: `/admin/scripts/pi-hole/phpqueryads.php.` Potential threat actor(s) are able to perform an unauthorized query search in blocked domain lists. This could lead to the disclosure for any victims' personal blacklists.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 7.52% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: pi-hole AdminLTE
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/security/advisories/GHSA-6qh8-6rrj-7497 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/pi-hole/AdminLTE/releases/tag/v5.18 third party advisory release notes
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174460/AdminLTE-PiHole-Broken-Access-Control.html exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23513?
CVE-2022-23513 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23513?
To fix CVE-2022-23513, 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-2022-23513 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-23513 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23513?
CVE-2022-23513 affects pi-hole AdminLTE.
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