CVE-2022-37397
CVE-2022-37397 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yugabyte Yugabytedb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Yugabyte Yugabytedb
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Description
An issue was discovered in the YugabyteDB 2.6.1 when using LDAP-based authentication in YCQL with Microsoft’s Active Directory. When anonymous or unauthenticated LDAP binding is enabled, it allows bypass of authentication with an empty password.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-37397?
- An issue was discovered in the YugabyteDB 2.6.1 when using LDAP-based authentication in YCQL with Microsoft’s Active Directory. When anonymous or unauthenticated LDAP binding is enabled, it allows bypass of authentication with an empty password.
- How severe is CVE-2022-37397?
- CVE-2022-37397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2022-37397 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-37397?
- CVE-2022-37397 affects Yugabyte Yugabytedb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-37397?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-37397 published?
- CVE-2022-37397 was published on 2022-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:yugabyte:yugabytedb:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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