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CVE-2022-24450

8.8 · HIGH

NATS nats-server before 2.7.2 has Incorrect Access Control.

Published Feb 8, 2022CWE-862EPSS 1.33%

Overview

CVE-2022-24450 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 8, 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

NATS nats-server before 2.7.2 has Incorrect Access Control. Any authenticated user can obtain the privileges of the System account by misusing the "dynamically provisioned sandbox accounts" feature.

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

Refadvisories.nats.io/CVE/CVE-2022-24450.txtGitHubgithub.com/nats-io/nats-server/releases/tag/v2.7.2Refadvisories.nats.io/CVE/CVE-2022-24450.txtGitHubgithub.com/nats-io/nats-server/releases/tag/v2.7.2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24450?

CVE-2022-24450 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 8, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-24450?

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-2022-24450?

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-2022-24450?

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