CVE-2022-32272: Critical severity opswat metadefender vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2022
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Updated

OPSWAT MetaDefender Core before 5.1.2, MetaDefender ICAP before 4.12.1, and MetaDefender Email Gateway Security before 5.6.1 have incorrect access control, resulting in privilege escalation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OPSWAT MetaDefender<5.1.2

Event History

Jun 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-32272?

CVE-2022-32272 is a vulnerability in OPSWAT MetaDefender Core, MetaDefender ICAP, and MetaDefender Email Gateway that allows incorrect access control and results in privilege escalation.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-32272?

CVE-2022-32272 has a severity level of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which versions of OPSWAT MetaDefender are affected by CVE-2022-32272?

OPSWAT MetaDefender versions up to and exclusive of 5.1.2 are affected by CVE-2022-32272.

4

How does CVE-2022-32272 impact OPSWAT MetaDefender Core?

CVE-2022-32272 allows incorrect access control in OPSWAT MetaDefender Core, resulting in privilege escalation.

5

How can CVE-2022-32272 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2022-32272, update OPSWAT MetaDefender Core, MetaDefender ICAP, and MetaDefender Email Gateway to versions beyond 5.1.2.

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