CVE-2022-41962

BigBlueButton contains Incorrect Authorization for setting emoji status

Description

BigBlueButton is an open source web conferencing system. Versions prior to 2.4-rc-6, and 2.5-alpha-1 contain Incorrect Authorization for setting emoji status. A user with moderator rights can use the clear status feature to set any emoji status for other users. Moderators should only be able to set none as the status of other users. This issue is patched in 2.4-rc-6 and 2.5-alpha-1There are no workarounds.

Category

2.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: bigbluebutton bigbluebutton
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References

Link Tags
https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton/security/advisories/GHSA-88qf-33qm-9mm7 release notes third party advisory patch
https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton/releases/tag/v2.4-rc-6 third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/bigbluebutton/bigbluebutton/releases/tag/v2.5-alpha-1 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41962?
CVE-2022-41962 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-41962?
To fix CVE-2022-41962, 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-2022-41962 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-41962 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-2022-41962?
CVE-2022-41962 affects bigbluebutton bigbluebutton.
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