What is CVE-2022-45130?

CVE-2022-45130 is a vulnerability in Plesk Obsidian that allows a CSRF attack via the /api/v2/cli/commands REST API to change an Admin password.

How does the CSRF attack in CVE-2022-45130 work?

The CSRF attack in CVE-2022-45130 exploits the lack of cross-site request forgery protection in Plesk Obsidian's /api/v2/cli/commands REST API, allowing an attacker to change an Admin password without proper authorization.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45130?

CVE-2022-45130 has a severity rating of medium (6.5) due to the potential impact of a successful CSRF attack on changing an Admin password.

Is Plesk Obsidian the only affected version?

Yes, Plesk Obsidian is the specific version affected by CVE-2022-45130.

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2022-45130?

To mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2022-45130, it is recommended to apply the relevant security patches provided by Plesk and follow the best practices for securing your Plesk Obsidian installation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-45130

medium

6.5

CWE

352

10/11/2022

21/11/2024

CVE-2022-45130: CSRF

First published: Thu Nov 10 2022(Updated: )

Plesk Obsidian allows a CSRF attack, e.g., via the /api/v2/cli/commands REST API to change an Admin password. NOTE: Obsidian is a specific version of the Plesk product: version numbers were used through version 12, and then the convention was changed so that versions are identified by names ("Obsidian"), not numbers.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45130?
CVE-2022-45130 is a vulnerability in Plesk Obsidian that allows a CSRF attack via the /api/v2/cli/commands REST API to change an Admin password.
How does the CSRF attack in CVE-2022-45130 work?
The CSRF attack in CVE-2022-45130 exploits the lack of cross-site request forgery protection in Plesk Obsidian's /api/v2/cli/commands REST API, allowing an attacker to change an Admin password without proper authorization.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-45130?
CVE-2022-45130 has a severity rating of medium (6.5) due to the potential impact of a successful CSRF attack on changing an Admin password.
Is Plesk Obsidian the only affected version?
Yes, Plesk Obsidian is the specific version affected by CVE-2022-45130.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2022-45130?
To mitigate the vulnerability in CVE-2022-45130, it is recommended to apply the relevant security patches provided by Plesk and follow the best practices for securing your Plesk Obsidian installation.

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