Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Dynamicweb versions before the fixed releases can allow an unauthenticated attacker to create a new administrator account. With administrator access, the attacker may upload an executable file and reach command execution. This is a critical business risk for any internet-facing Dynamicweb deployment.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any Dynamicweb deployment, particularly public-facing sites. The issue can start without credentials and may end in server command execution. Patch or upgrade quickly, then review administrator accounts and logs for signs of compromise.
Technical view
CVE-2022-25369 is a Dynamicweb logic flaw in setup-phase handling, classified under authentication bypass weaknesses CWE-287 and CWE-288. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction required. Public sources state the flaw can progress from unauthenticated admin creation to command execution.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Dynamicweb before the listed fixed versions are potentially exposed, especially if the application is reachable from the internet. The source bundle does not provide CPEs or a complete affected-version matrix beyond Dynamicweb before 9.12.8 and fixed branch releases.
Exploitation context
The public advisory describes a path from unauthenticated administrator creation to command execution after login as that new admin. CISA KEV status is false in the provided data, and no cited source here confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strong for severity and remediation versions, but affected product metadata is sparse in the CVE bundle. Avoid assuming exploitation status beyond the advisory’s technical description. Validate branch-specific exposure using Dynamicweb release information and Assetnote’s advisory.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Dynamicweb to a fixed release for your branch or 9.13.0 or later.
- Prioritize internet-facing Dynamicweb systems for immediate review and remediation.
- Restrict public access to administrative and setup-related interfaces where operationally possible.
- Review vendor release notes and guidance before applying production changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Dynamicweb instances and record exact version and branch.
- Compare installed versions against fixed releases: 9.5.9, 9.6.16, 9.7.8, 9.8.11, 9.9.8, 9.10.18, 9.12.8, 9.13.0+.
- Check for unexpected administrator accounts created before remediation.
- Review application logs for suspicious setup or administrator-account activity.
- Confirm remediation by verifying the upgraded Dynamicweb version.
Public sources used
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Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-287: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-288: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Improper Authentication
Improper Authentication represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.