CVE-2022-0074: Privilege Escalation in OpenLiteSpeed Web Server

Published Oct 27, 2022
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Updated

Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server Container allows Privilege Escalation. This affects versions from 1.6.15 before 1.7.16.1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Litespeedtech Openlitespeed>=1.6.15<1.7.16.1

Event History

Oct 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0074?

CVE-2022-0074 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0074?

To fix CVE-2022-0074, upgrade from OpenLiteSpeed versions 1.6.15 through 1.7.16.1 to the latest version.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0074?

CVE-2022-0074 affects OpenLiteSpeed versions from 1.6.15 up to, but not including, 1.7.16.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-0074?

CVE-2022-0074 is categorized as an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability.

5

Where can CVE-2022-0074 be exploited?

CVE-2022-0074 can be exploited in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed Web Server and LiteSpeed Web Server Container.

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