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CVE-2022-1397:
PHP vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-1397 is an API Privilege Escalation vulnerability discovered in GitHub repository alextselegidis/easyappointments prior to version 1.5.0. The vulnerability was disclosed on May 10, 2022, and affects the authentication mechanism of the application (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The issue is classified as CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management). The vulnerability allows for full system takeover through API privilege escalation (NVD, GitHub Patch).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability enables full system takeover, allowing attackers to gain complete control over the affected system. The high CVSS score indicates severe potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.5.0 of easyappointments. Users should upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk. The fix involves implementing proper role slug checking in the API authentication mechanism (GitHub Patch).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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