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CVE-2022-29174

8.1 · HIGH

countly-server is the server-side part of Countly, a product analytics solution.

Published May 17, 2022CWE-640EPSS 1.48%

Overview

CVE-2022-29174 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

countly-server is the server-side part of Countly, a product analytics solution. Prior to versions 22.03.7 and 21.11.4, a malicious actor who knows an account email address/username and full name specified in the database is capable of guessing the password reset token. The actor may use this information to reset the password and take over the account. The problem has been patched in Countly Server version 22.03.7 for servers using the new user interface and in 21.11.4 for servers using the old user interface.

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

GitHubgithub.com/Countly/countly-server/commit/2bfa1ee1fa46e9bb007cf8687ad197ab9c604999GitHubgithub.com/Countly/countly-server/security/advisories/GHSA-98vh-wqw5-p23vGitHubgithub.com/Countly/countly-server/commit/2bfa1ee1fa46e9bb007cf8687ad197ab9c604999GitHubgithub.com/Countly/countly-server/security/advisories/GHSA-98vh-wqw5-p23v

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29174?

CVE-2022-29174 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-29174?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-29174?

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-2022-29174?

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