CVE-2022-45168Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Two-factor authentication bypass via premature backup-code generation

Published Jun 10, 2024 · Updated Mar 20, 2025

Improper authentication in LIVEBOX Collaboration vDesk through v018 allows remote authenticated users to bypass two-factor authentication. The /api/v1/vdeskintegration/createbackupcodes endpoint generates or regenerates backup codes before validating the account's TOTP. An attacker must first establish a SAML login session, then can use a generated backup code to complete authentication without the TOTP.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.50%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper authentication in LIVEBOX Collaboration vDesk through v018 allows remote authenticated users to bypass two-factor authentication. The /api/v1/vdeskintegration/createbackupcodes endpoint generates or regenerates backup codes before validating the account's TOTP. An attacker must first establish a SAML login session, then can use a generated backup code to complete authentication without the TOTP.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-45168
Published
Jun 10, 2024
Updated
Mar 20, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-863, CWE-287, T1556.006
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 10, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 20, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

6.5CISA ADP VulnrichmentCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-863Incorrect Authorization
CWE-287Improper Authentication
T1556.006Modify Authentication Process: Multi-Factor Authentication

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