CVE-2022-43515

Public Exploit
X-Forwarded-For header is active by default causes access to Zabbix sites in maintenance mode

Description

Zabbix Frontend provides a feature that allows admins to maintain the installation and ensure that only certain IP addresses can access it. In this way, any user will not be able to access the Zabbix Frontend while it is being maintained and possible sensitive data will be prevented from being disclosed. An attacker can bypass this protection and access the instance using IP address not listed in the defined range.

Remediation

Solution:

  • To remediate this vulnerability, apply the updates listed in the 'Unaffected' section to appropriate products or use the workaround

Workaround:

  • If an immediate update is not possible, limit network access to Zabbix Frontend during the maintenance window.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory zabbix.com
Affected: Zabbix Frontend
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43515?
CVE-2022-43515 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-43515?
To fix CVE-2022-43515: To remediate this vulnerability, apply the updates listed in the 'Unaffected' section to appropriate products or use the workaround
Is CVE-2022-43515 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-43515 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-2022-43515?
CVE-2022-43515 affects Zabbix Frontend.
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