CVE-2022-40701

Public Exploit

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the httpd delfile.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary file deletion. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 0.87% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1606 third party advisory exploit
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1606

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40701?
CVE-2022-40701 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40701?
To fix CVE-2022-40701, 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-2022-40701 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-40701 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40701?
CVE-2022-40701 affects Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD.
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