Security Vulnerability in KioWare for Windows - KioScriptingUrlACL
CVE-2022-44875

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Kioware

Status
Kioware
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 March 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2022-44875?

The KioWare software for Windows versions up to 8.33 contains an improper access control vulnerability due to KioScriptingUrlACL.AclActions.AllowHigh being set for the about:blank origin. This misconfiguration enables attackers to execute JavaScript code through KioUtils.Execute, potentially leading to SYSTEM-level access and severe security breaches. Users and system administrators are advised to review the version history and implement necessary updates to mitigate this risk.

References

https://www.kioware.com/versionhistory.aspx?pid=15
https://github.com/olnor18/writeup/tree/master/CVE/CVE-20...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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