CVE-2022-22110 in Daybyday
Summary
by MITRE • 01/05/2022
In Daybyday CRM, versions 1.1 through 2.2.0 enforce weak password requirements in the user update functionality. A user with privileges to update his password could change it to a weak password, such as those with a length of a single character. This may allow an attacker to brute-force users’ passwords with minimal to no computational effort.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/09/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-22110 resides within the Daybyday CRM platform, specifically affecting versions ranging from 1.1 through 2.2.0. This weakness manifests in the user password update functionality where the system fails to enforce adequate password complexity requirements. The vulnerability represents a critical failure in the platform's authentication security controls, creating an exploitable condition that directly undermines user account security. Organizations relying on this CRM system face significant risk as the implementation lacks proper validation mechanisms to prevent the adoption of weak credentials during password modification processes.
The technical flaw stems from the absence of robust password strength validation within the user update functionality. When users with appropriate privileges attempt to modify their passwords, the system accepts any input without enforcing minimum length requirements, complexity rules, or dictionary-based checks. This implementation flaw allows attackers to set passwords consisting of single characters or other easily guessable combinations, effectively bypassing the intended security measures. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-521 Weak Password Requirements, which specifically addresses insufficient password strength validation mechanisms that fail to enforce adequate complexity controls. The weak validation logic creates a pathway for unauthorized access through brute force attacks, as the minimal computational effort required to guess such weak passwords significantly reduces the time and resources needed for successful exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond individual user accounts to potentially compromise entire organizational security postures. Attackers can systematically target user accounts by exploiting the weak password requirements, making credential stuffing and brute force attacks highly effective against the affected system. The low computational effort required for password guessing means that even basic attack tools can quickly compromise multiple accounts, potentially leading to full system access, data breaches, and unauthorized modifications to customer records and business data. This vulnerability directly aligns with tactics described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1110 Brute Force and T1078 Valid Accounts, where adversaries leverage weak credentials to maintain persistent access to target systems. The security implications are particularly severe for CRM systems, which typically contain sensitive customer information, business communications, and proprietary data that could be exploited for financial gain, identity theft, or corporate espionage.
Organizations must implement immediate remediation measures to address this vulnerability, beginning with enforcing strong password policies that mandate minimum length requirements, complexity rules, and exclusion of commonly used passwords. The system should implement comprehensive password validation that rejects weak passwords during the update process, incorporating checks for minimum character length, inclusion of uppercase and lowercase letters, numeric characters, and special symbols. Security controls should also include account lockout mechanisms after failed attempts and monitoring for suspicious password change activities. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of their authentication systems and implement multi-factor authentication to provide additional layers of protection beyond password strength requirements. The remediation efforts must align with industry standards including NIST Special Publication 800-63B for password management and the OWASP Password Storage Cheat Sheet to ensure comprehensive protection against credential-based attacks. Regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar weak authentication controls throughout the system infrastructure.