#VU64015 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in eLabFTW - CVE-2022-31007

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64015

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31007

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
eLabFTW
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: elabftw

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote administrator can assign itself system administrator privileges within the application, or create a new system administrator account. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

eLabFTW: 4.0.0 - 4.2.4

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External links
https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-937c-m7p3-775v
https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/releases/tag/4.3.0

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.