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CVE-2022-0961

5.5 · MEDIUM

The microweber application allows large characters to insert in the input field "post title" which can allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted HTTP request.

Published Mar 15, 2022CWE-190EPSS 1.01%

Overview

CVE-2022-0961 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The microweber application allows large characters to insert in the input field "post title" which can allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted HTTP request. in GitHub repository microweber/microweber prior to 1.2.12.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0961?

CVE-2022-0961 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 15, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-0961?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-0961?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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