CVE-2022-23176

Known Exploited

Description

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U1, 12.x before 12.1.3_U3, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.7_U3.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 10.63% Top 10%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory watchguard.com Vendor Advisory watchguard.com Vendor Advisory watchguard.com Vendor Advisory watchguard.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://securityportal.watchguard.com	vendor advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html	release notes vendor advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html	release notes vendor advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html	release notes vendor advisory
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23176?: CVE-2022-23176 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23176?: To fix CVE-2022-23176, 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-2022-23176 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2022-23176 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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