Vulnerability identifier: #VU62576

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23452

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
barbican
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Openstack

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform unauthorized actions within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks. A remote user with admin role can add secrets to a different project container. This flaw allows an attacker on the network to consume protected resources and cause a denial of service.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

barbican: 1.0.0 - 13.0.0

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2025090
http://storyboard.openstack.org/#!/story/2009297

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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.