Hyperic Server 5.8.6 Security Filter Misconfig Allows Auth Bypass
CVE-2022-38651 Published on November 12, 2022
A security filter misconfiguration exists in VMware Hyperic Server 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious party to bypass some authentication requirements when issuing requests to Hyperic Server. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-38651 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2022-38651 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
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Exploit Probability
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