CVE-2022-24715: Arbitrary code execution for authenticated users in Icinga Web 2

Published Mar 8, 2022
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Updated

Icinga Web 2 is an open source monitoring web interface, framework and command-line interface. Authenticated users, with access to the configuration, can create SSH resource files in unintended directories, leading to the execution of arbitrary code. This issue has been resolved in versions 2.8.6, 2.9.6 and 2.10 of Icinga Web 2. Users unable to upgrade should limit access to the Icinga Web 2 configuration.

Credit

Dante Corona

Affected Software

2 affected components
Icinga Icinga Web 2<2.8.6
Icinga Icinga Web 2>=2.9.0<2.9.6

Event History

Mar 8, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 15, 2023
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-24715?

CVE-2022-24715 is a vulnerability in Icinga Web 2 that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by creating SSH resource files in unintended directories.

2

How does CVE-2022-24715 affect Icinga Web 2?

CVE-2022-24715 affects Icinga Web 2 versions up to 2.9.6, allowing authenticated users with access to the configuration to execute arbitrary code.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24715?

CVE-2022-24715 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-24715?

To fix CVE-2022-24715, update Icinga Web 2 to version 2.8.6 or later.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2022-24715?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2022-24715 at the following links: [Exploit-DB](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51586), [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173516/Icinga-Web-2.10-Remote-Code-Execution.html), and [GitHub](https://github.com/Icinga/icingaweb2/commit/a06d915467ca943a4b406eb9587764b8ec34cafb).

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