Aceweb Online Portal: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere
CVE-2022-24241 is a high-severity externally controlled reference to a resource in another sphere vulnerability in Aceweb Online Portal from Aceware, 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 3.5.068 as the first without the flaw, so updating Aceweb Online Portal to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 63% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Aceweb Online Portal to 3.5.068 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on aceware.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aceware | Aceweb Online Portal | before 3.5.068 | 3.5.068 |
Version data comes from NVD's product matching. 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
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 5.0 | Medium | NVD |
Official description
ACEweb Online Portal 3.5.065 was discovered to contain an External Controlled File Path and Name vulnerability via the txtFilePath parameter in attachments.awp.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere
The product uses an externally controlled name or reference that resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
More Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere vulnerabilities (CWE-610)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
- aceware.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=481Release Notes
Other vulnerabilities in Aceweb Online Portal
- 7.5 High severity
Recent Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere vulnerabilities
- 8.8 High severity
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