CVE-2022-24295
Published: 21 February 2022
Summary
CVE-2022-24295 is a high-severity Code Injection (CWE-94) vulnerability in Okta Advanced Server Access Client For Windows. Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 11.6% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
The Okta Advanced Server Access Client for Windows prior to version 1.57.0 is affected by a command injection vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-24295 and assigned CWE-94. The flaw allows an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary commands through a specially crafted URL, carrying a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, and no required privileges.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit the issue by supplying a malicious URL that the victim must interact with, resulting in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected Windows system. The requirement for user interaction limits automated worm-like spread but enables targeted attacks such as phishing or malicious link delivery.
The referenced Okta security advisory outlines mitigation guidance, including upgrade to version 1.57.0 or later. Exploitation probability remains low, with an EPSS score of 0.0384 after a modest peak of 0.0529.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2022-29196
Vulnerability details
Okta Advanced Server Access Client for Windows prior to version 1.57.0 was found to be vulnerable to command injection via a specially crafted URL.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Makes persistent code injection into loaded programs impossible when the executable image itself resides on hardware-protected read-only media.
Dynamically generated code can be produced and executed inside the isolated chamber, preventing host compromise from code-injection payloads.
Validates inputs used in dynamic code generation to block injected directives.
Directly prevents execution of attacker-supplied code written into data memory regions.