#VU60917 Improper access control in Mautic Integration - CVE-2022-25769

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60917

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25769

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mautic Integration
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Acquia Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper regex in htaccess file. A remote attacker can execute specific PHP files in the root of the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mautic Integration: 3.0.0 - 4.1.2

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External links
https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-mj6m-246h-9w56

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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.