CVE-2022-1521

3.2.4 IMPROPER ACCESS CONTROL CWE-284

Description

LRM does not implement authentication or authorization by default. A malicious actor can inject, replay, modify, and/or intercept sensitive data.

Categories

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Illumina NextSeq 550Dx
Affected: Illumina MiSeq Dx
Affected: Illumina NextSeq 500 Instrumen
Affected: Illumina NextSeq 550 Instrument
Affected: Illumina MiSeq Instrument
Affected: Illumina iSeq 100 Instrument
Affected: Illumina MiniSeq Instrument
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Updated at:

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-2022-1521?
CVE-2022-1521 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1521?
To fix CVE-2022-1521, 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-2022-1521 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1521 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-2022-1521?
CVE-2022-1521 affects Illumina NextSeq 550Dx, Illumina MiSeq Dx, Illumina NextSeq 500 Instrumen, Illumina NextSeq 550 Instrument, Illumina MiSeq Instrument, Illumina iSeq 100 Instrument, Illumina MiniSeq Instrument.
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