CVE-2022-23767: This vulnerability of SecureGate is SQL-Injection using login without password

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-23767 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting securegate, weblink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This vulnerability of SecureGate is SQL-Injection using login without password. A path traversal vulnerability is also identified during file transfer. An attacker can take advantage of these vulnerabilities to perform various attacks such as obtaining privileges and executing remote code, thereby taking over the victim’s system.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-89, CWE-288
Published	2022-09-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KrCERT/CC · Vendor: hanssak

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-19 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hanssak securegate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy securegate || rpm -q securegate || securegate --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison securegate sudo apt install securegate=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo apt-mark hold securegate

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list securegate sudo dnf downgrade securegate-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add securegate

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.

hanssak weblink UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.5.2 and <= 3.5.5

Fixed in: newer than 3.5.5

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weblink || rpm -q weblink || weblink --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weblink

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade weblink

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison weblink sudo apt install weblink=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold weblink

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list weblink sudo dnf downgrade weblink-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add weblink

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-23767?

securegate: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; weblink: upgrade to newer than 3.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-23767 being exploited?

CVE-2022-23767 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-2022-23767 affect?

CVE-2022-23767 affects securegate, weblink. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). This vulnerability of SecureGate is SQL-Injection using login without password. A path traversal vulnerability is also identified during file transfer. An attacker can take advantage of these vulnerabilities to perform various attacks such

How urgent is CVE-2022-23767?

Priority 46/100. High severity

References

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