What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-39245?

CVE-2022-39245 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-39245?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-39245. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Mist CVE-2022-39245

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2022-09-26 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass Mist

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 26, 2022 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided sudo binary via the PATH variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions. Versions 0.9.5 and later contain a patch. No known workarounds exist.

AnalysisAI

Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Mist is the command-line interface for the makedeb Package Repository. Prior to version 0.9.5, a user-provided sudo binary via the PATH variable can allow a local user to run arbitrary commands on the user's system with root permissions. Versions 0.9.5 and later contain a patch. No known workarounds exist. Affected products include: Makedeb Mist. Version information: version 0.9.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.