What is the severity of CVE-2022-45956?

CVE-2022-45956 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the authentication bypass it allows.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45956?

To fix CVE-2022-45956, you should upgrade to a later version of the Boa Web Server beyond 0.94.14.

What versions are affected by CVE-2022-45956?

CVE-2022-45956 affects Boa Web Server versions 0.94.13 and 0.94.14.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-45956?

CVE-2022-45956 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.

Can CVE-2022-45956 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-45956 can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized access to protected resources.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-45956

medium

5.3

CWE

863

12/12/2022

21/11/2024

CVE-2022-45956

First published: Mon Dec 12 2022(Updated: )

Boa Web Server versions 0.94.13 through 0.94.14 fail to validate the correct security constraint on the HEAD HTTP method allowing everyone to bypass the Basic Authorization mechanism.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Boa Boa	=0.94.13
Boa Boa	=0.94.14
	=0.94.13
	=0.94.14

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Reference Links

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169962/Boa-Web-Server-0.94.13-0.94.14-Authentication-Bypass.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45956?
CVE-2022-45956 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the authentication bypass it allows.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45956?
To fix CVE-2022-45956, you should upgrade to a later version of the Boa Web Server beyond 0.94.14.
What versions are affected by CVE-2022-45956?
CVE-2022-45956 affects Boa Web Server versions 0.94.13 and 0.94.14.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-45956?
CVE-2022-45956 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.
Can CVE-2022-45956 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-45956 can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized access to protected resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-45956?
CVE-2022-45956 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the authentication bypass it allows.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45956?
To fix CVE-2022-45956, you should upgrade to a later version of the Boa Web Server beyond 0.94.14.
What versions are affected by CVE-2022-45956?
CVE-2022-45956 affects Boa Web Server versions 0.94.13 and 0.94.14.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-45956?
CVE-2022-45956 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.
Can CVE-2022-45956 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2022-45956 can be exploited remotely, allowing unauthorized access to protected resources.