CVE-2022-45956 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

Boa Web Server versions 0.94.13 through 0.94.14 fail to validate the correct security constraint on the HEAD HTTP method allowing everyone to bypass the Basic Authorization mechanism.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Boa	Boa	0.94.13

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169962/Boa-Web-Server-0.94.13-0.94.14-AuthExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169962/Boa-Web-Server-0.94.13-0.94.14-AuthExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-45956?

CVE-2022-45956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Boa Web Server versions 0.94.13 through 0.94.14 fail to validate the correct security constraint on the HEAD HTTP method allowing everyone to bypass the Basic Authorization mechanism.

How severe is CVE-2022-45956?

CVE-2022-45956 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-45956?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boa Boa.