CVE-2022-43939:CVE-2022-43939 is a vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server that allows for the circumvention of security restrictions due to the use of non-canonical URLs in authorization decisions.

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Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions prior to 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x, are affected by a security vulnerability that involves the use of non-canonical URL paths for authorization decisions. This vulnerability can be exploited to bypass security restrictions, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive resources. The attack complexity is low, and it can be executed over the network without requiring user interaction or elevated privileges.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2022-43939
  • Vendor: Hitachi Vantara
  • Affected Products: Pentaho Business Analytics Server
  • Affected Versions:
    • Versions less than 9.3.0.2
    • Versions less than 9.4.0.1
    • Includes 8.3.x
  • Impact: The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass security restrictions, leading to potential unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  • CVSS Score: 8.6 (High)
    • Attack Vector: Network
    • Attack Complexity: Low
    • Privileges Required: None
    • User Interaction: None
    • Confidentiality Impact: Low
    • Integrity Impact: Low
    • Availability Impact: High

Remediation

To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-43939, users of the affected versions of Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server should upgrade to:

  • Version 9.4.0.1 or later
  • Version 9.3.0.2 or later

Additionally, it is recommended to review and implement security best practices regarding URL handling and authorization mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

References

  1. Hitachi Vantara Support Article on CVE-2022-43939
  2. Packet Storm Security - Pentaho Business Server Authentication Bypass

Early Warning

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Armis Alert Date
Apr 3, 2023
CISA KEV Date
Mar 3, 2025
700days early

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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Health Care & Social Assistance: Low
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  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises: Low
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  12. Mining: Low
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  13. Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
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  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
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  18. Transportation & Warehousing: Low
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