Vulnerability in Actian Psql

CVE-2022-40756

If folder security is misconfigured for Actian Zen PSQL BEFORE Patch Update 1 for Zen 15 SP1 (v15.11.005), Patch Update 4 for Zen 15 (v15.01.017), or Patch Update 5 for Zen 14 SP2 (v14.21.022), it can allow an attacker (with file read/write access) to remove specific security files in order to reset the master password and gain access to the database.

EPSS: 0.007 (48.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40756?
CVE-2022-40756 is a high-severity vulnerability in Actian Psql, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-09-30.
How severe is CVE-2022-40756?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-40756 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.