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CVE-2022-23858

8.8 · HIGH

A flaw was found in the REST API.

Published Jan 24, 2022EPSS 1.12%

Overview

CVE-2022-23858 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A flaw was found in the REST API. An improperly handled REST API call could allow any logged user to elevate privileges up to the system account. This affects StarWind Command Center build 6003 v2.

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.

References

Refwww.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20220121-0001/Refwww.starwindsoftware.com/security/sw-20220121-0001/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23858?

CVE-2022-23858 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 24, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-23858?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-23858?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-23858?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-23858 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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