CVE-2022-24450
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.29%
Last modified
CVE-2022-24450 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation | Nats-Server | >= 2.0.0, < 2.7.2 |
| Nats | Nats Streaming Server | >= 0.15.0, < 0.24.1 |
References
- https://advisories.nats.io/CVE/CVE-2022-24450.txtVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/nats-io/nats-server/releases/tag/v2.7.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://advisories.nats.io/CVE/CVE-2022-24450.txtVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/nats-io/nats-server/releases/tag/v2.7.2Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-24450?
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-24450?
CVE-2022-24450 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24450?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-24450?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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