CVE-2022-1517

3.2.1 EXECUTION WITH UNNECESSARY PRIVILEGES CWE-250

Description

LRM utilizes elevated privileges. An unauthenticated malicious actor can upload and execute code remotely at the operating system level, which can allow an attacker to change settings, configurations, software, or access sensitive data on the affected produc. An attacker could also exploit this vulnerability to access APIs not intended for general use and interact through the network.

Categories

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Illumina NextSeq 550Dx
Affected: Illumina MiSeq Dx
Affected: Illumina NextSeq 500 Instrument
Affected: Illumina NextSeq 550 Instrument
Affected: Illumina MiSeq Instrument
Affected: Illumina iSeq 100 Instrument
Affected: Illumina MiniSeq Instrument
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References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-153-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1517?
CVE-2022-1517 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1517?
To fix CVE-2022-1517, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-1517 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1517 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1517?
CVE-2022-1517 affects Illumina NextSeq 550Dx, Illumina MiSeq Dx, Illumina NextSeq 500 Instrument, Illumina NextSeq 550 Instrument, Illumina MiSeq Instrument, Illumina iSeq 100 Instrument, Illumina MiniSeq Instrument.
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