CVE-2022-23650: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Netmaker

Published Feb 18, 2022
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Updated

Netmaker is a platform for creating and managing virtual overlay networks using WireGuard. Prior to versions 0.8.5, 0.9.4, and 010.0, there is a hard-coded cryptographic key in the code base which can be exploited to run admin commands on a remote server if the exploiter know the address and username of the admin. This effects the server (netmaker) component, and not clients. This has been patched in Netmaker v0.8.5, v0.9.4, and v0.10.0. There are currently no known workarounds.

Affected Software

4 affected components
gravitl netmaker<0.8.5
gravitl netmaker>=0.9.0<0.9.4
Netmaker netmaker<0.8.5
Netmaker netmaker>=0.9.0<0.9.4

Event History

Feb 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-23650?

CVE-2022-23650 is a vulnerability in Netmaker prior to versions 0.8.5, 0.9.4, and 010.0 that allows exploitation of a hard-coded cryptographic key to run admin commands on a remote server.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-23650?

CVE-2022-23650 has a severity rating of 8.8 (Critical).

3

How can I check if my Netmaker version is affected by CVE-2022-23650?

Check if you are using Netmaker versions prior to 0.8.5, 0.9.4, or 010.0 to see if you are affected by CVE-2022-23650.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-23650?

Update Netmaker to versions 0.8.5, 0.9.4, or 010.0, where the vulnerability has been patched.

5

How can I protect my Netmaker installation from CVE-2022-23650 exploitation?

Ensure you update Netmaker to the patched versions 0.8.5, 0.9.4, or 010.0 and avoid exposing the server to unauthorized access.

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