PingID Windows Login prior to 2.8 uses known vulnerable components that can lead to remote…
CVE-2022-23718 is a high-severity vulnerability in PingID Windows Login from Ping Identity, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 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 2.8 as the first without the flaw, so updating PingID Windows Login to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 82% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update PingID Windows Login to 2.8 or a later version.
- Update Pingid Integration For Windows Login to 2.8 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on docs.pingidentity.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Identity | PingID Windows Login | before 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Pingidentity | Pingid Integration For Windows Login | before 2.8 | 2.8 |
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
- HighSuccess depends on conditions outside the attacker's control.
- 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
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.6 | High | CNA (pingidentity.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.1 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 9.3 | High | NVD |
Official description
PingID Windows Login prior to 2.8 uses known vulnerable components that can lead to remote code execution. An attacker capable of achieving a sophisticated man-in-the-middle position, or to compromise Ping Identity web servers, could deliver malicious code that would be executed as SYSTEM by the PingID Windows Login application.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Other vulnerabilities in PingID Windows Login
- 8.2 High severity
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