CVE-2022-24716: Path traversal 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. Unauthenticated users can leak the contents of files of the local system accessible to the web-server user, including icingaweb2 configuration files with database credentials. This issue has been resolved in versions 2.9.6 and 2.10 of Icinga Web 2. Database credentials should be rotated.

Affected Software

1 affected component
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-24716?

CVE-2022-24716 is a vulnerability in Icinga Web 2 that allows unauthenticated users to access and leak the contents of files on the local system, including configuration files with sensitive information.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24716?

CVE-2022-24716 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

3

How does CVE-2022-24716 impact Icinga Web 2?

CVE-2022-24716 allows unauthenticated users to gain access to sensitive files on the local system, potentially exposing confidential information.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-24716?

Yes, the issue has been resolved. It is recommended to update to Icinga Web 2 version 2.9.7 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-24716?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-24716 at the following references: [Packet Storm](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171774/Icinga-Web-2.10-Arbitrary-File-Disclosure.html), [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/Icinga/icingaweb2/commit/9931ed799650f5b8d5e1dc58ea3415a4cdc5773d), [GitHub Security Advisories](https://github.com/Icinga/icingaweb2/security/advisories/GHSA-5p3f-rh28-8frw).

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