What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-22521?

CVE-2022-22521 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-22521?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-22521. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-22521?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-22521. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Benchmark Programming Tool CVE-2022-22521

HIGH

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2022-04-27 info@cert.vde.com

Information Disclosure Benchmark Programming Tool

7.3

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: cert

Severity by source

Vendor (cert) PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (cert) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: cert

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 27, 2022 - 16:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionCVE.org

In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed with users privileges. An attacker with low privileges may trick a user with administrative privileges to execute these binaries as admin.

AnalysisAI

In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed with users privileges. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Permission Assignment (CWE-732), which allows attackers to access resources due to misconfigured permissions. In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed with users privileges. An attacker with low privileges may trick a user with administrative privileges to execute these binaries as admin. Affected products include: Miele Benchmark Programming Tool. Version information: Prior to 1.2.71.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Review and restrict file/resource permissions, apply principle of least privilege.