Vulnerability Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the AvalancheDaoSupport class. A crafted request can trigger execution of SQL queries composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-15493.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanti | Avalanche | >= 6.3.2.3490, < 6.3.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://download.wavelink.com/Files/avalanche_v6.3.4_release_notes.txtRelease Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-784/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://download.wavelink.com/Files/avalanche_v6.3.4_release_notes.txtRelease Notes
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-784/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-36979?
CVE-2022-36979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the exi...
How severe is CVE-2022-36979?
CVE-2022-36979 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ivanti Avalanche.