Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in ProcessMaker by ProcessMaker
CVE-2022-38577

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Processmaker

Status
Processmaker
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 September 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 14%

What is CVE-2022-38577?

A vulnerability has been identified in ProcessMaker versions prior to 3.5.4 that allows attackers to exploit insecure permissions on the user profile page. This flaw can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, enabling normal users to gain administrative rights. Such a security issue poses significant risks, allowing attackers to manipulate or access sensitive data and functionality within the platform.

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.

CVE-2022-38577-Processmaker
Created by sornram9254

References

http://processmaker.com
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iP9NYUkYEy_FGMpcnTkUWn8n...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168427/ProcessMaker-...
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EPSS Score

14% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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