Improper Authorization in eLabFTW

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU66760

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31178

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect authorization check. A remote user can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

eLabFTW: 4.3.0 - 4.3.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:elabftw:elabftw:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:elabftw:elabftw:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:elabftw:elabftw:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-63qq-hw97-8q7x

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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