Multiple vulnerabilities in JetBrains Ktor



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-38180
CVE-2022-38179
CWE-ID CWE-287
CWE-184
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Kotlin Ktor
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor JetBrains s.r.o.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU66500

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38180

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication validation. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and obtain sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kotlin Ktor: 2.0.0 - 2.0.3

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/ktorio/ktor/pull/3092
https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs

EUVDB-ID: #VU66501

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38179

CWE-ID: CWE-184 - Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incomplete list of disallowed inputs. A remote attacker can perform a reflect file download attack and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kotlin Ktor: 2.0.0 - 2.0.3

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/
https://github.com/ktorio/ktor/pull/3110


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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