causefx/organizr: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CVE-2022-1699 is a high-severity uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in causefx/organizr from Causefx, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists version 2.1.2000 as the first without the flaw, so updating causefx/organizr to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 66% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update causefx/organizr to 2.1.2000 or a later version.
- Update Organizr to 2.1.2000 or a later version.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Causefx | causefx/organizr | before 2.1.2000 | 2.1.2000 |
| Organizr | Organizr | before 2.1.2000 | 2.1.2000 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 3.0 | 9.9 | Critical | CNA (huntr.dev) |
| CVSS 2.0 | 5.0 | Medium | NVD |
Official description
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in GitHub repository causefx/organizr prior to 2.1.2000. This vulnerability can be abused by doing a DDoS attack for which genuine users will not able to access resources/applications.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Ensure that protocols have specific limits of scale placed on them.
- Ensure that all failures in resource allocation place the system into a safe posture.
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Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Patches and release notes
- github.com/causefx/organizr/commit/e4b4cff66c526f7b5bbaef0073c92c315c29bd56Third Party Advisory
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- huntr.dev/bounties/3024b2bb-50ca-46a2-85db-1cc916791cdaExploit, Third Party Advisory
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