CVE-2022-34268

Rws Worldserver insecure deserialization

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.46%

Published25 Dec 2023

Description

An issue was discovered in RWS WorldServer before 11.7.3. /clientLogin deserializes Java objects without authentication, leading to command execution on the host.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Rws Worldserver< 11.7.3

Remediation

Fixed in

Rws Worldserver≥ 11.7.3

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-34268 being actively exploited?

CVE-2022-34268 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.46%.

How severe is CVE-2022-34268?

CVE-2022-34268 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-34268?

Affected products include Rws Worldserver.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34268?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Rws Worldserver 11.7.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.