CVE-2022-34457

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified

CVE-2022-34457 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell command configuration, version 4.8 and prior, contains improper folder permission when installed not to default path but to non-secured path which leads to privilege escalation. This is critical severity vulnerability as it allows non-admin to modify the files inside installed directory and able to make application unavailable for all users. . EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell command configuration, version 4.8 and prior, contains improper folder permission when installed not to default path but to non-secured path which leads to privilege escalation. This is critical severity vulnerability as it allows non-admin to modify the files inside installed directory and able to make application unavailable for all users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.21%

10.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellCommand\|Configure< 4.9.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34457?
Dell command configuration, version 4.8 and prior, contains improper folder permission when installed not to default path but to non-secured path which leads to privilege escalation. This is critical severity vulnerability as it allows non-admin to modify the files inside installed directory and able to make application unavailable for all users.
How severe is CVE-2022-34457?
CVE-2022-34457 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34457?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST