CVE-2022-31257

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Applications using Mendix 7 (All versions < V7.23.31), Mendix Applications using Mendix 8 (All versions < V8.18.18), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (All versions < V9.14.0), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.12) (All versions < V9.12.2), Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.6) (All versions < V9.6.12). In case of access to an active user session in an application that is built with an affected version, it’s possible to change that user’s password bypassing password validations within a Mendix application. This could allow to set weak passwords.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 7
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 8
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 9
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.12)
Affected: Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.6)
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-433782.pdf patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31257?
CVE-2022-31257 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31257?
To fix CVE-2022-31257, 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-2022-31257 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31257 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-2022-31257?
CVE-2022-31257 affects Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 7, Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 8, Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 9, Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.12), Siemens Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 (V9.6).
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