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CVE-2022-1065: A vulnerability within the authentication process of Abacus ERP allows a remote attacker to bypass the second

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CVE-2022-1065 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting abacus erp 2018, abacus erp 2019, abacus erp 2020. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability within the authentication process of Abacus ERP allows a remote attacker to bypass the second authentication factor. This issue affects: Abacus ERP v2022 versions prior to R1 of 2022-01-15; v2021 versions prior to R4 of 2022-01-15; v2020 versions prior to R6 of 2022-01-15; v2019 versions later than R5 (service pack); v2018 versions later than R5 (service pack). This issue does not affect: Abacus ERP v2019 versions prior to R5 of 2

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.1 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-304, CWE-287
Published2022-04-19
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Switzerland Government Common Vulnerability Program · Vendor: abacus

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

abacus abacus erp 2018 DOWNGRADE
Affected: >= r7
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before r7
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy abacus-erp-2018 || rpm -q abacus-erp-2018 || abacus-erp-2018 --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before r7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison abacus-erp-2018 sudo apt install abacus-erp-2018=<VERSION_BEFORE_r7> sudo apt-mark hold abacus-erp-2018
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list abacus-erp-2018 sudo dnf downgrade abacus-erp-2018-<VERSION_BEFORE_r7> sudo dnf versionlock add abacus-erp-2018
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
abacus abacus erp 2019 DOWNGRADE
Affected: >= r5
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before r5
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy abacus-erp-2019 || rpm -q abacus-erp-2019 || abacus-erp-2019 --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before r5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison abacus-erp-2019 sudo apt install abacus-erp-2019=<VERSION_BEFORE_r5> sudo apt-mark hold abacus-erp-2019
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list abacus-erp-2019 sudo dnf downgrade abacus-erp-2019-<VERSION_BEFORE_r5> sudo dnf versionlock add abacus-erp-2019
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
abacus abacus erp 2020 UPGRADE
Affected: < r6
Fixed in: r6
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy abacus-erp-2020 || rpm -q abacus-erp-2020 || abacus-erp-2020 --version
2. UPGRADE to r6 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade abacus-erp-2020
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade abacus-erp-2020
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
abacus abacus erp 2021 UPGRADE
Affected: < r4
Fixed in: r4
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy abacus-erp-2021 || rpm -q abacus-erp-2021 || abacus-erp-2021 --version
2. UPGRADE to r4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade abacus-erp-2021
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade abacus-erp-2021
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
abacus abacus erp 2022 UPGRADE
Affected: < r1
Fixed in: r1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy abacus-erp-2022 || rpm -q abacus-erp-2022 || abacus-erp-2022 --version
2. UPGRADE to r1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade abacus-erp-2022
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade abacus-erp-2022
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-1065?

abacus erp 2018: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; abacus erp 2019: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; abacus erp 2020: upgrade to r6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-1065 being exploited?

CVE-2022-1065 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-1065 affect?

CVE-2022-1065 affects abacus erp 2018, abacus erp 2019, abacus erp 2020. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A vulnerability within the authentication process of Abacus ERP allows a remote attacker to bypass the second authentication factor. This issue affects: Abacus ERP v2022 versions prior to R1 of 2022-01-15; v2021 versions prior to R4 of 2022

How urgent is CVE-2022-1065?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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