CVE-2022-31149

Public Exploit
ActivityWatch vulnerable to DNS rebinding attack

Description

ActivityWatch open-source automated time tracker. Versions prior to 0.12.0b2 are vulnerable to DNS rebinding attacks. This vulnerability impacts everyone running ActivityWatch and gives the attacker full access to the ActivityWatch REST API. Users should upgrade to v0.12.0b2 or later to receive a patch. As a workaround, block DNS lookups that resolve to 127.0.0.1.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: ActivityWatch activitywatch
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/security/advisories/GHSA-v9fg-6g9j-h4x4 third party advisory
https://gist.github.com/zozs/fdebbce75fc8538c15851b46db944a16 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/ActivityWatch/activitywatch/discussions/778 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31149?
CVE-2022-31149 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31149?
To fix CVE-2022-31149, 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-2022-31149 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-31149 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-2022-31149?
CVE-2022-31149 affects ActivityWatch activitywatch.
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