CVE-2022-4768

Dropbox merou SSH Public Key public_key.py add_public_key injection

Description

A vulnerability was found in Dropbox merou. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function add_public_key of the file grouper/public_key.py of the component SSH Public Key Handler. The manipulation of the argument public_key_str leads to injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The name of the patch is d93087973afa26bc0a2d0a5eb5c0fde748bdd107. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-216906 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Dropbox merou
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References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.216906 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216906 third party advisory permissions required signature
https://github.com/dropbox/merou/pull/673 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://github.com/dropbox/merou/commit/d93087973afa26bc0a2d0a5eb5c0fde748bdd107 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4768?
CVE-2022-4768 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4768?
To fix CVE-2022-4768, 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-2022-4768 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4768 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-2022-4768?
CVE-2022-4768 affects Dropbox merou.
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