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Zulip Server CVE-2022-21706

CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2022-02-26 security-advisories@github.com
9.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
9.8 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Feb 26, 2022 - 00:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Zulip is an open-source team collaboration tool with topic-based threading. Zulip Server version 2.0.0 and above are vulnerable to insufficient access control with multi-use invitations. A Zulip Server deployment which hosts multiple organizations is vulnerable to an attack where an invitation created in one organization (potentially as a role with elevated permissions) can be used to join any other organization. This bypasses any restrictions on required domains on users' email addresses, may be used to gain access to organizations which are only accessible by invitation, and may be used to gain access with elevated privileges. This issue has been patched in release 4.10. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Patches _Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?_

Workarounds _Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?_

References _Are there any links users can visit to find out more?_

For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, you can discuss them on the developer community Zulip server, or email the [Zulip security team](mailto:security@zulip.com).

AnalysisAI

Zulip is an open-source team collaboration tool with topic-based threading. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Zulip is an open-source team collaboration tool with topic-based threading. Zulip Server version 2.0.0 and above are vulnerable to insufficient access control with multi-use invitations. A Zulip Server deployment which hosts multiple organizations is vulnerable to an attack where an invitation created in one organization (potentially as a role with elevated permissions) can be used to join any other organization. This bypasses any restrictions on required domains on users' email addresses, may be used to gain access to organizations which are only accessible by invitation, and may be used to gain access with elevated privileges. This issue has been patched in release 4.10. There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Patches _Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?_

Workarounds _Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?_

References _Are there any links users can visit to find out more?_

For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, you can discuss them on the developer community Zulip server, or email the [Zulip security team](mailto:security@zulip.com). Affected products include: Zulip Zulip Server. Version information: version 2.0.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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