CVE-2022-23055: ERPNext - Improper user access conrol

Published Jun 22, 2022
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Updated

In ERPNext, versions v11.0.0-beta through v13.0.2 are vulnerable to Missing Authorization, in the chat rooms functionality. A low privileged attacker can send a direct message or a group message to any member or group, impersonating themselves as the administrator. The attacker can also read chat messages of groups that they do not belong to, and of other users.

Affected Software

38 affected components
Frappe ERPNext>=11.0.4<13.1.0
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta1
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta10
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta11
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta12
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta13
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta14
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta15
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta16
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta17
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta18
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta19
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta2
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta20
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta21
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta22
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta23
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta24
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta25
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta26
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta27
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta28
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta29
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta3
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta30
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta31
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta32
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta33
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta34
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta35
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta36
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta37
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta4
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta5
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta6
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta7
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta8
Frappe ERPNext=11.0.3-beta9

Remediation

Information

Update version to v13.1.0 or later

Event History

Jun 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23055?

The severity of CVE-2022-23055 is medium (5.4).

2

How does CVE-2022-23055 affect ERPNext versions?

CVE-2022-23055 affects ERPNext versions v11.0.0-beta through v13.0.2.

3

What is the vulnerability in ERPNext versions v11.0.0-beta through v13.0.2?

The vulnerability in ERPNext versions v11.0.0-beta through v13.0.2 is Missing Authorization in the chat rooms functionality.

4

How can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2022-23055?

A low privileged attacker can send direct messages or group messages to any member or group, impersonating themselves as the administrator and read chat messages.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-23055?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-23055 at the following references: [link1](https://github.com/frappe/frappe/blob/v13.0.2/frappe/chat/doctype/chat_message/chat_message.py#L134), [link2](https://github.com/frappe/frappe/blob/v13.0.2/frappe/chat/doctype/chat_message/chat_message.py#L155), [link3](https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2022-23055).

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