Vulnerability Description
In Progress OpenEdge before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9, certain SUID binaries within the OpenEdge application were susceptible to privilege escalation. If exploited, a local attacker could elevate their privileges and compromise the affected system.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress | Openedge | >= 11.7, < 11.7.14 |
References
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-11-7-14-is-Now-AvailablePatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-12-2-9-Update-is-availablePatchVendor Advisory
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/Remediation-of-Privilege-Escalation-SecMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.progress.com/openedgeProduct
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-11-7-14-is-Now-AvailablePatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-12-2-9-Update-is-availablePatchVendor Advisory
- https://community.progress.com/s/article/Remediation-of-Privilege-Escalation-SecMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.progress.com/openedgeProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-29849?
CVE-2022-29849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Progress OpenEdge before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9, certain SUID binaries within the OpenEdge application were susceptible to privilege escalation. If exploited, a local attacker could elevate...
How severe is CVE-2022-29849?
CVE-2022-29849 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-29849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Progress Openedge.