Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Progress OpenEdge
CVE-2022-29849

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Progress

Status
Openedge
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 May 2022

What is CVE-2022-29849?

In certain versions of Progress OpenEdge, specifically before 11.7.14 and 12.2.9, the presence of specific SUID binaries can result in a vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate their privileges. This can lead to unauthorized access and compromise the integrity of the affected systems. It is essential for users to update to the latest versions and apply necessary patches to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://www.progress.com/openedge
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https://community.progress.com/s/article/Remediation-of-P...
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https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-12-2-9-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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