#VU105285 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server - CVE-2022-43939
Vulnerability identifier: #VU105285
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43939
CWE-ID:
CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server
Web applications /
CRM systems
Vendor: Hitachi
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling non-canonical URLs. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process using a specially crafted URL and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server: before 9.3.0.2
External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172296/Pentaho-Business-Server-Authentication-Bypass-SSTI-Code-Execution.html
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172296/Pentaho-Business-Server-Authentication-Bypass-SSTI-Code-Execution.html
https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/14455394120333--Resolved-Pentaho-BA-Server-Use-of-Non-Canonical-URL-Paths-for-Authorization-Decisions-Versions-before-9-4-0-1-and-9-3-0-2-including-8-3-x-Impacted-CVE-2022-43939-
https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/14455394120333--Resolved-Pentaho-BA-Server-Use-of-Non-Canonical-URL-Paths-for-Authorization-Decisions-Versions-before-9-4-0-1-and-9-3-0-2-including-8-3-x-Impacted-CVE-2022-43939-
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.
