CVE-2022-30585 in Archer
Summary
by MITRE • 05/27/2022
The REST API in Archer Platform 6.x before 6.11 (6.11.0.0) contains an Authorization Bypass Vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to view sensitive information. 6.10 P3 (6.10.0.3) and 6.9 SP3 P4 (6.9.3.4) are also fixed releases.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/01/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-30585 affects the Archer Platform 6.x series, specifically versions prior to 6.11.0.0, including the 6.10 P3 and 6.9 SP3 P4 releases. This represents a critical authorization bypass flaw within the platform's REST API implementation that compromises the integrity of access controls. The Archer Platform is a comprehensive risk management and governance solution that organizations rely upon for critical business operations, making this vulnerability particularly concerning from a cybersecurity perspective.
The technical flaw manifests as an insufficient authorization check within the REST API endpoints, allowing authenticated attackers to bypass normal access controls and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-285 category of Improper Authorization, where the system fails to properly verify that an authenticated user has the necessary permissions to access specific resources. The vulnerability exists because the API does not adequately validate user privileges before granting access to restricted data, creating a pathway for malicious actors to escalate their privileges through legitimate authenticated sessions.
From an operational standpoint, this authorization bypass vulnerability poses significant risks to organizations utilizing Archer Platform 6.x versions. A malicious user who has obtained legitimate credentials could exploit this flaw to access confidential data that should be restricted to authorized personnel only. The impact extends beyond simple data exposure, as the compromised information could include sensitive risk assessments, compliance data, governance metrics, and other critical business intelligence that organizations depend upon for decision-making processes. This vulnerability essentially undermines the core security model of the platform, potentially allowing unauthorized access to data that could be used for competitive advantage, regulatory violations, or financial fraud.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation by upgrading to Archer Platform 6.11.0.0 or later versions that contain the necessary patches for this vulnerability. The mitigation strategy should also include implementing network segmentation to limit access to the REST API endpoints, monitoring for unusual API access patterns, and conducting thorough access control reviews. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing additional layers of security such as API gateways with enhanced authentication mechanisms and continuous monitoring solutions that can detect anomalous access behaviors. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 which involves valid accounts with elevated privileges, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege that organizations should maintain for all system components. Security teams should also perform comprehensive penetration testing to identify any potential similar flaws in other API endpoints and ensure that access controls are properly enforced throughout the entire platform infrastructure.