CVE-2022-1225 in phpipam
Summary
by MITRE • 04/04/2022
Incorrect Privilege Assignment in GitHub repository phpipam/phpipam prior to 1.4.6.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-1225 represents a critical privilege assignment flaw within the phpipam network management system, specifically affecting versions prior to 1.4.6. This issue resides in the GitHub repository phpipam/phpipam and demonstrates a fundamental weakness in the application's access control mechanisms. The vulnerability allows for improper privilege assignment, which can result in unauthorized users gaining elevated access rights within the system. The flaw manifests in the application's inability to properly validate and assign user permissions, creating potential pathways for privilege escalation attacks.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and privilege management within the application's authentication and authorization subsystem. When users interact with the system's permission assignment features, the application fails to properly verify that the assigned privileges align with the user's actual role or capabilities. This weakness creates a scenario where malicious actors could manipulate the privilege assignment process to elevate their access levels beyond what should be permitted. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-276, which specifically addresses incorrect privilege assignment, making it a well-documented and serious security concern. The flaw operates at the application logic level where user permissions are processed and assigned, potentially allowing attackers to bypass normal access controls through crafted inputs or manipulation of permission assignment parameters.
The operational impact of CVE-2022-1225 extends significantly beyond simple access control violations, as it can lead to complete system compromise when exploited. Organizations utilizing phpipam for network infrastructure management face substantial risk from this vulnerability, particularly in environments where the application manages critical network resources and IP address allocations. Attackers who successfully exploit this flaw could gain administrative privileges, allowing them to modify network configurations, view sensitive data, or even disrupt network operations entirely. The vulnerability's exploitation could enable lateral movement within network infrastructure, as phpipam systems often serve as central points for network management and IP address tracking. This makes the impact particularly severe in enterprise environments where network management systems are critical for maintaining operational continuity and security posture.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2022-1225 primarily focus on immediate version upgrades to phpipam 1.4.6 or later, which contain the necessary patches to address the privilege assignment flaw. Organizations should conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments to identify all systems running affected versions of phpipam and prioritize their remediation efforts accordingly. Network segmentation and access control measures should be implemented to limit exposure, while monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect potential exploitation attempts. The remediation process should include thorough testing of the patched version to ensure that existing functionality remains intact while the privilege assignment vulnerability is resolved. Security teams should also review and validate existing user permission assignments to identify any potential misuse that may have occurred before the patch was applied. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and privilege escalation, making it particularly relevant for organizations implementing comprehensive security frameworks and threat detection capabilities.