CVE-2022-4505: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in openemr/openemr

Published Dec 15, 2022
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Updated

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to 7.0.0.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
open-emr Openemr<7.0.0.2

Event History

Dec 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-4505?

CVE-2022-4505 is an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass authentication through a user-controlled key in the GitHub repository openemr/openemr prior to version 7.0.0.2.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4505?

CVE-2022-4505 has a severity value of 4.3, which is considered high.

3

How can I fix CVE-2022-4505?

To fix CVE-2022-4505, you should update the affected software to version 7.0.0.2 or later.

4

Is there any additional information about CVE-2022-4505?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-4505 in the references provided: [GitHub commit](https://github.com/openemr/openemr/commit/235b1910ffe5296187667277d4e197a0c3a9ac33) and [Huntr page](https://huntr.dev/bounties/e36ca754-bb9f-4686-ad72-7fb849e97d92).

5

What is CWE-639?

CWE-639 is the Common Weakness Enumeration identifier for the vulnerability type 'Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.'

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