CVE-2022-38756 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus GroupWise Web in versions prior to 18.4.2. The GW Web component makes a request to the Post Office Agent that contains sensitive information in the query parameters that could be logged by any intervening HTTP proxies.

Understanding CVE-2022-38756

This CVE pertains to a vulnerability found in Micro Focus GroupWise Web versions before 18.4.2.

What is CVE-2022-38756?

The vulnerability in GW Web exposes sensitive information in the query parameters that may be intercepted by HTTP proxies.

The Impact of CVE-2022-38756

With a CVSS base score of 4.3, this medium-severity vulnerability can lead to the exposure of sensitive data if exploited.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-38756

Details of the vulnerability including description, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows sensitive data exposure due to the way GW Web component handles requests to the Post Office Agent.

Affected Systems and Versions

Micro Focus GroupWise Web versions prior to 18.4.2 are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by intercepting the request to the Post Office Agent containing sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Preventive measures and steps to mitigate the CVE-2022-38756 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Micro Focus recommends updating to version 18.4.2 or newer to address this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and conduct security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates provided by Micro Focus to secure GroupWise Web.