CVE-2022-42457

Public Exploit

Description

Generex CS141 through 2.10 allows remote command execution by administrators via a web interface that reaches run_update in /usr/bin/gxserve-update.sh (e.g., command execution can occur via a reverse shell installed by install.sh).

9.1

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 1.47% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory generex.de Vendor Advisory generex.de Vendor Advisory generex.de

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command-Execution	third party advisory exploit
https://www.generex.de/products/ups/	product vendor advisory
https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141	product vendor advisory
https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141/update	release notes vendor advisory
https://github.dev/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command-Execution	third party advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42457?: CVE-2022-42457 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42457?: To fix CVE-2022-42457, 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-2022-42457 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2022-42457 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.

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