CVE-2022-45922: High severity opentext extended ecm vulnerability

Published Jan 18, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in OpenText Content Suite Platform 22.1 (16.2.19.1803). The request handler for ll.KeepAliveSession sets a valid AdminPwd cookie even when the Web Admin password was not entered. This allows access to endpoints, which require a valid AdminPwd cookie, without knowing the password.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OpenText Opentext Extended Ecm>=21.1<=22.1

Event History

Jan 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45922?

CVE-2022-45922 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-45922?

To mitigate CVE-2022-45922, ensure that the Web Admin password is validated correctly and that only authenticated sessions can create AdminPwd cookies.

3

What versions of OpenText are affected by CVE-2022-45922?

CVE-2022-45922 affects OpenText Content Suite Platform versions between 21.1 and 22.1.

4

What type of issue is described in CVE-2022-45922?

CVE-2022-45922 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to administrative endpoints.

5

Can CVE-2022-45922 lead to further attacks?

Yes, CVE-2022-45922 can potentially be exploited to gain escalated privileges, leading to additional attacks on the system.

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