CVE-2022-36979: Ivanti Avalanche EnterpriseServer Service SQL Injection Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the AvalancheDaoSupport class. A crafted request can trigger execution of SQL queries composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-15493.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the AvalancheDaoSupport class. A crafted request can trigger execution of SQL queries composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.
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What is CVE-2022-36979?
CVE-2022-36979 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490.
How severe is CVE-2022-36979?
CVE-2022-36979 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490.
How can the authentication mechanism be bypassed?
The specific flaw that allows the bypass within the AvalancheDaoSupp.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-36979?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2022-36979 is available in Ivanti Avalanche version 6.3.4.