NetBatch-Plus software: Improper Authentication
CVE-2022-37931 is a high-severity improper authentication vulnerability in NetBatch-Plus software from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected NetBatch-Plus software versions: T9189L01 - T9189L01^ABY; T9189H01 – T9189H01^ABW. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Nonstop Netbatch-plus to t9189h01\^abw or t9189l01\^aby, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on support.hpe.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise | NetBatch-Plus software | T9189L01 - T9189L01^ABY; T9189H01 – T9189H01^ABW | Not stated |
| HP | Nonstop Netbatch-plus | t9189h01 up to, but not including, t9189h01\^abw; t9189l01 up to, but not including, t9189l01\^aby | t9189h01\^abw, t9189l01\^aby |
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
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- 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:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 | High | CNA (hpe.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
A vulnerability in NetBatch-Plus software allows unauthorized access to the application. HPE has provided a workaround and fix. Please refer to HPE Security Bulletin HPESBNS04388 for details.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Authentication
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Recent Improper Authentication vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
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