CVE-2022-0580 in LibreNMS
Summary
by MITRE • 02/15/2022
Incorrect Authorization in Packagist librenms/librenms prior to 22.2.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/25/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-0580 represents a critical authorization flaw within the Packagist library librenms/librenms affecting versions prior to 22.2.0. This issue falls under the category of improper access control where the application fails to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive resources or functionality. The vulnerability stems from insufficient authorization checks that allow authenticated users to perform actions they should not be permitted to execute, creating a potential pathway for privilege escalation and unauthorized system access.
The technical implementation of this authorization flaw occurs within the librenms/librenms package where the application does not adequately verify user roles or permissions before executing administrative functions. This weakness enables attackers who have gained initial access through other means to exploit the insufficient authorization controls and elevate their privileges within the system. The vulnerability is classified as a CWE-285: Improper Authorization, which specifically addresses scenarios where applications fail to properly enforce access controls for protected resources. The flaw manifests when the system processes requests without sufficient validation of the requesting user's authorization level, potentially allowing users with lower privileges to access administrative functions or sensitive data.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-0580 extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it creates opportunities for attackers to manipulate system configurations, access confidential data, or compromise the integrity of the entire network monitoring infrastructure. Organizations relying on librenms for network management and monitoring are particularly vulnerable since this flaw could enable attackers to gain complete control over network device monitoring capabilities, potentially leading to widespread network compromise. The vulnerability affects the application's ability to maintain proper security boundaries between different user roles, undermining the principle of least privilege that is fundamental to secure system design.
Security professionals should immediately implement mitigation strategies including upgrading to librenms version 22.2.0 or later where this authorization flaw has been addressed. Organizations should also conduct thorough access control reviews to identify any potential exploitation that may have occurred prior to the patch deployment. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under privilege escalation techniques, specifically targeting the T1078: Valid Accounts and T1482: Domain Trust Discovery tactics that attackers might employ to expand their access within compromised environments. Additional mitigations include implementing network segmentation, monitoring for unauthorized administrative access attempts, and conducting regular security audits to ensure proper authorization controls remain intact. Organizations should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls to further strengthen their security posture against similar authorization flaws that may exist in other components of their infrastructure.