# CVE-2022-29946: nats-server: NATS.io NATS Server before 2.8.2 and Streaming Server before 0.24.6 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security...

CVE-2022-29946 is fixed in nats-server on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29946, released July 11, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-29946
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.3 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0048
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 11, 2024

## Description

NATS.io NATS Server before 2.8.2 and Streaming Server before 0.24.6 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the failure to enforce negative user permissions in one scenario. By using a queue subscription on the wildcard, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to allow denied subjects.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | nats-server Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 2.9.8-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29946](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29946.md) | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Linux | nats-server Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.9.8-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29946](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29946.md) | Jul 11, 2024 |
| Linux | nats-server Debian 14 | 2.9.8-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2022-29946](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2022-29946.md) | Jul 11, 2024 |

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