CVE-2022-34871

Name: CVE-2022-34871
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-03T16:15:08.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34871 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Centreon. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Centreon. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of poller resources. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to the level of an administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-16335.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.34%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Centreon	Centreon	21.10.2

References

https://docs.centreon.com/docs/21.10/releases/centreon-core/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-953/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.centreon.com/docs/21.10/releases/centreon-core/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-953/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34871?

How severe is CVE-2022-34871?

CVE-2022-34871 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34871?

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