CVE-2022-42426: Centreon Poller Broker SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Centreon. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of requests to modify poller broker configuration. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to the level of an administrator.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Centreon Centreon
Centreon Centreon<21.04.19
Centreon Centreon>=21.10.0<21.10.11
Centreon Centreon>=22.04.0<22.04.6

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 28, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·03:42 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-42426.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Centreon Poller Broker SQL Injection Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42426?

The severity of CVE-2022-42426 is high (8.8).

4

What software is affected by CVE-2022-42426?

Centreon versions up to 21.04.19, 21.10.0 to 21.10.11, and 22.04.0 to 22.04.6 are affected by CVE-2022-42426.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-42426?

Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2022-42426.

6

What is the specific flaw of CVE-2022-42426?

The specific flaw of CVE-2022-42426 exists within the handling of requests to modify poller broker configuration, resulting from the lack of proper input validation.

7

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-42426?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-42426 is CWE-89.

8

How can I fix CVE-2022-42426?

To fix CVE-2022-42426, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Centreon and follow the recommendations in their security policy.

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