Passhunt: Hidden Functionality
CVE-2022-46997 is a critical-severity hidden functionality vulnerability in Passhunt from Passhunt Project, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 70% of scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of Passhunt you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passhunt Project | Passhunt | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
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
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 | Critical | NVD |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 | Critical | CISA (ADP) |
Official description
Passhunt commit 54eb987d30ead2b8ebbf1f0b880aa14249323867 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Hidden Functionality
The product contains functionality that is not documented, not part of the specification, and not accessible through an interface or command sequence that is obvious to the product's users or administrators.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Always verify the integrity of the product that is being installed.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- github.com/Viralmaniar/Passhunt/Product, Third Party Advisory
- mirrors.neusoft.edu.cn/pypi/web/simple/request/Third Party Advisory
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- github.com/Viralmaniar/Passhunt/issues/14Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Recent Hidden Functionality vulnerabilities
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 6.7 Medium severity
Samsung Mobile Devices Unspecified Exploited
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