CVE-2022-35866

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Vinchin Backup and Recovery 6.5.0.17561. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the MySQL server. The server uses a hard-coded password for the administrator user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-17139.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-959/	vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/30	mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176794/Vinchin-Backup-And-Recovery-7.2-Default-MySQL-Credentials.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35866?: CVE-2022-35866 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-35866?: To fix CVE-2022-35866, 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-2022-35866 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-35866 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-2022-35866?: CVE-2022-35866 affects Vinchin Backup and Recovery.

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Description

Category

CWE-798 – Use of Hard-coded Credentials

References

Frequently Asked Questions