CVE-2022-28866: nokia airframe_bmc_web_gui_r18_firmware Missing Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-28866 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Missing Authorization vulnerability in nokia airframe_bmc_web_gui_r18_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 11-10-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Multiple Improper Access Control was discovered in Nokia AirFrame BMC Web GUI < R18 Firmware v4.13.00. It does not properly validate requests for access to (or editing of) data and functionality in all endpoints under /#settings/* and /api/settings/*. By not verifying the permissions for access to resources, it allows a potential attacker to view pages, with sensitive data, that are not allowed, and modify system configurations also causing DoS, which should be accessed only by user with administration profile, bypassing all controls (without checking for user identity).

• CWE-862Missing AuthorizationThe product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.