CVE-2022-1059 in TUG Home Base Server
Summary
by MITRE • 10/21/2022
Aethon TUG Home Base Server versions prior to version 24 are affected by un unauthenticated attacker who can freely access hashed user credentials.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-1059 affects Aethon TUG Home Base Server versions prior to 24, representing a critical security flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to access hashed user credentials without requiring any authentication. This issue stems from insufficient access controls and improper authentication mechanisms within the server implementation, creating a significant exposure that undermines the fundamental security posture of the system. The vulnerability directly impacts the confidentiality of user credentials stored within the system, as attackers can exploit this weakness to obtain password hashes that may be susceptible to offline cracking attacks.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability represents a failure in authentication and access control mechanisms, which aligns with CWE-287, Authentication Issues, and CWE-305, Authentication with Weak Passwords. The flaw allows an attacker to bypass normal authentication procedures entirely, enabling unauthorized access to credential storage mechanisms. The server's design appears to lack proper authorization checks before exposing sensitive credential data, creating an information disclosure vulnerability that can be exploited remotely without any prior credentials or access rights. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous as it can lead to account compromise and potential lateral movement within networks where these credentials might be reused across systems.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-1059 extends beyond simple credential theft, as the exposure of hashed credentials can enable attackers to conduct credential stuffing attacks against other services, perform password spraying attacks, or utilize the hashes in offline cracking operations using tools like john the ripper or hashcat. Organizations utilizing affected Aethon TUG Home Base Server versions face significant risk of unauthorized access to their systems, potential data breaches, and compromise of user accounts that rely on the credentials stored within this server. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire authentication infrastructure, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges and gain deeper access to connected systems and services. This exposure particularly impacts environments where the server serves as a central authentication point or where credentials are shared across multiple applications.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-1059 primarily involve upgrading to Aethon TUG Home Base Server version 24 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes to address the unauthenticated access issue. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to the server, deploy intrusion detection systems to monitor for unauthorized access attempts, and conduct thorough credential audits to identify any potential compromise. Additionally, implementing multi-factor authentication, rotating credentials, and employing proper access controls can help reduce the attack surface and limit the impact of such vulnerabilities. The remediation process should include comprehensive testing to ensure that the upgrade does not introduce compatibility issues with existing systems and that proper access controls are re-established. Security teams should also consider implementing monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous access patterns to credential storage systems and establish incident response procedures for handling potential credential exposure events.