VDB-220090 · CVE-2022-48021 · GCVE-0-2022-48021

Zammad 5.3.0 Message privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Zammad 5.3.0. This affects an unknown part of the component Message Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-48021. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Zammad 5.3.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Message Handler. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in Zammad v5.3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges via a crafted message sent to the server.

The weakness was published 02/03/2023. The advisory is available at zammad.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-48021 since 12/29/2022. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Name

Zammad

Version

5.3.0

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/29/2022 🔍
02/03/2023 +36 days 🔍
02/03/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/26/2025 +782 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: zammad.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-48021 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-48021
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-220090

Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2023 08:31
Updated: 03/26/2025 20:33
Changes: 02/03/2023 08:31 (35), 03/04/2023 11:26 (11), 03/26/2025 20:33 (15)
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