CVE-2022-23134: Possible view of the setup pages by unauthenticated users if config file already exists

Published Jan 13, 2022
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Updated

After the initial setup process, some steps of setup.php file are reachable not only by super-administrators, but by unauthenticated users as well. Malicious actor can pass step checks and potentially change the configuration of Zabbix Frontend.

Other sources

Malicious actors can pass step checks and potentially change the configuration of Zabbix Frontend.

CISA

Affected Software

13 affected components
Zabbix Frontend
Zabbix Zabbix>=5.4.0<=5.4.8
Zabbix Zabbix=6.0.0-alpha1
Zabbix Zabbix=6.0.0-alpha2
Zabbix Zabbix=6.0.0-alpha3
Zabbix Zabbix=6.0.0-alpha4
Zabbix Zabbix=6.0.0-alpha5
Zabbix Zabbix=6.0.0-alpha6
Zabbix Zabbix=6.0.0-alpha7
Zabbix Zabbix=6.0.0-beta1
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Remediation

Information

To remediate this vulnerability, apply the updates or if an immediate update is not possible, follow the presented workarounds.

Event History

Jan 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 22, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-23134.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Zabbix Frontend Improper Access Control Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23134?

The severity of CVE-2022-23134 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2022-23134?

The Zabbix Frontend software version 5.4.0 to 5.4.8, as well as Zabbix 6.0.0-alpha1 to 6.0.0-alpha7 are affected.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-23134?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-23134 by passing step checks in the setup.php file and potentially changing the configuration of Zabbix Frontend.

6

Are there any references related to CVE-2022-23134?

Yes, you can find references related to CVE-2022-23134 on the Debian LTS and Fedora Project mailing lists.

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