#VU103898 Improper access control in Tableau Server - CVE-2022-22127

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103898

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22127

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tableau Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Tableau

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote administrator can change passwords for users in different sites and gain unauthorized access to data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tableau Server: 2020.4.16 - 2021.4.4

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External links
https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=000365493&type=1

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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