Unsafe client-side session storage leading to authentication bypass/instance takeover via Zabbix Frontend with configured SAML
CVE-2022-23131
Key Information
- Vendor
- Zabbix
- Status
- Frontend
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 22 November 2021
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Summary
In the case of instances where the SAML SSO authentication is enabled (non-default), session data can be modified by a malicious actor, because a user login stored in the session was not verified. Malicious unauthenticated actor may exploit this issue to escalate privileges and gain admin access to Zabbix Frontend. To perform the attack, SAML authentication is required to be enabled and the actor has to know the username of Zabbix user (or use the guest account, which is disabled by default).
CISA Reported
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2022-23131 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Version(s)
Frontend = 5.4.0 - 5.4.8
Frontend >= 5.4.9*
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
Refferences
EPSS Score
97% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Public PoC available
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Exploit known to exist
CISA Reported
Vulnerability Reserved
Vulnerability published