CVE-2022-34824: Critical severity nec expresscluster x vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2022
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Updated

Weak File and Folder Permissions vulnerability in CLUSTERPRO X 5.0 for Windows and earlier, EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Windows and earlier, CLUSTERPRO X 5.0 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier, EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to overwrite existing files on the file system and to potentially execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

2 affected components
NEC Expresscluster X Windows<=5.0
NEC Expresscluster X Singleserversafe Windows<=5.0

Event History

Nov 8, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-34824 vulnerability?

CVE-2022-34824 is a Weak File and Folder Permissions vulnerability in CLUSTERPRO X 5.0 for Windows and earlier, EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Windows and earlier, CLUSTERPRO X 5.0 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier, and EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier, which allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to exploit weak file and folder permissions.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-34824 vulnerability?

CVE-2022-34824 vulnerability has a severity level of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-34824 vulnerability?

CLUSTERPRO X 5.0 for Windows and earlier, EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Windows and earlier, CLUSTERPRO X 5.0 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier, and EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 SingleServerSafe for Windows and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-34824 vulnerability.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-34824 vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-34824 vulnerability by taking advantage of weak file and folder permissions in the affected software, allowing them to execute unauthorized actions remotely.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-34824 vulnerability?

Yes, NEC has provided a fix to address the CVE-2022-34824 vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the latest security patch or upgrade to a patched version of the affected software.

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