CVE-2023-40315

ROLE_FILESYSTEM_EDITOR Can Be Used To Escalate To ROLE_ADMIN

Description

In OpenMNS Horizon 31.0.8 and versions earlier than 32.0.2 and related Meridian versions, any user that has the ROLE_FILESYSTEM_EDITOR can easily escalate their privileges to ROLE_ADMIN or any other role. The solution is to upgrade to Meridian 2023.1.5 or Horizon 32.0.2 or newer. Meridian and Horizon installation instructions state that they are intended for installation within an organization's private networks and should not be directly accessible from the Internet. OpenNMS thanks Erik Wynter for reporting this issue.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 3.12% Top 15%
Affected: The OpenNMS Group Horizon
Affected: The OpenNMS Group Meridian
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/OpenNMS/opennms/pull/6250 patch
https://docs.opennms.com/meridian/2023/releasenotes/changelog.html#releasenotes-changelog-Meridian-2023.1.5 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40315?
CVE-2023-40315 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40315?
To fix CVE-2023-40315, 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-2023-40315 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-40315 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40315?
CVE-2023-40315 affects The OpenNMS Group Horizon, The OpenNMS Group Meridian.
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