CVE-2022-4861 (GCVE-0-2022-4861)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-12-30 13:31 – Updated: 2026-02-23 08:13
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm
Summary
Incorrect implementation in authentication protocol in M-Files Client before 22.5.11356.0 allows high privileged user to get other users tokens to another resource.
Severity
4.8 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-08-28 20:02 UTC
CWE
- CWE-303 - Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.m-files.com/about/trust-center/securi… | |
| https://product.m-files.com/security-advisories/c… | vendor-advisory |
| https://empower.m-files.com/security-advisories/C… | vendor-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Files | M-Files Client |
Affected:
0 , < 22.5.11356.0
(custom)
|
guessed |
Date Public
2022-12-30 13:09
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