CVE-2022-43939: Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

Published Apr 3, 2023
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Updated

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho BA Server contains a use of non-canonical URL paths for authorization decisions vulnerability that enables an attacker to bypass authorization.

Other sources

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions before 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x contain security restrictions using non-canonical URLs which can be circumvented.

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected components
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics (BA) Server
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server<9.3.0.2
Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server=9.4.0.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server / Pentaho BI Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.4.0.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server / Pentaho BI Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.3.0.2
  3. Remove

    Remove Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server / Pentaho BI Server from your environment.

    If vendor mitigations are unavailable or cannot be applied, discontinue use of the product and uninstall/remove it from affected environments.

  4. Compensating control

    Apply vendor-provided mitigations for the non-canonical URL authorization bypass per vendor instructions. For deployments in cloud environments, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance to mitigate exposure.

Event History

Apr 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 3, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-43939?

CVE-2022-43939 is a vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server that allows security restrictions using non-canonical URLs to be bypassed.

2

What versions of Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server are affected by CVE-2022-43939?

Versions before 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x, are affected by CVE-2022-43939.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43939?

CVE-2022-43939 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can the security restrictions using non-canonical URLs be circumvented in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server?

The security restrictions using non-canonical URLs in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server can be circumvented by exploiting the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-43939?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-43939 at the following references: [http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172296/Pentaho-Business-Server-Authentication-Bypass-SSTI-Code-Execution.html](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172296/Pentaho-Business-Server-Authentication-Bypass-SSTI-Code-Execution.html) and [https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/14455394120333--Resolved-Pentaho-BA-Server-Use-of-Non-Canonical-URL-Paths-for-Authorization-Decisions-Versions-before-9-4-0-1-and-9-3-0-2-including-8-3-x-Impacted-CVE-2022-43939-](https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/14455394120333--Resolved-Pentaho-BA-Server-Use-of-Non-Canonical-URL-Paths-for-Authorization-Decisions-Versions-before-9-4-0-1-and-9-3-0-2-including-8-3-x-Impacted-CVE-2022-43939-)

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