CVE-2022-2653
CVE-2022-2653 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Planka with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Planka
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
With this vulnerability an attacker can read many sensitive files like configuration files, or the /proc/self/environ file, that contains the environment variable used by the web server that includes database credentials. If the web server user is root, an attacker will be able to read any file in the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2653?
- With this vulnerability an attacker can read many sensitive files like configuration files, or the /proc/self/environ file, that contains the environment variable used by the web server that includes database credentials. If the web server user is root, an attacker will be able to read any file in the system.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2653?
- CVE-2022-2653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-2653 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2653?
- CVE-2022-2653 affects Planka. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2653?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-2653 published?
- CVE-2022-2653 was published on 2022-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/plankanban/planka/commit/ac1df5201dfdaf68d37f7e1b272bc137870d7418
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/5dff7cf9-8bb2-4f67-a02d-b94db5009d70
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:planka:planka:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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