CVE-2022-41142

CVE-2022-41142 is a high-severity vulnerability in Centreon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 86% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Centreon. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of requests to configure poller resources. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to the level of an administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-18304.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41142?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Centreon. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of requests to configure poller resources. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to construct SQL queries. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to the level of an administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-18304.
How severe is CVE-2022-41142?
CVE-2022-41142 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41142 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 86% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41142?
CVE-2022-41142 affects Centreon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41142?
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-2022-41142 published?
CVE-2022-41142 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

More vulnerabilities in Centreon

All CVEs affecting Centreon →

Other CWE-89 (SQL Injection) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-89 (SQL Injection) vulnerabilities →