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CVE-2022-43390

5.4 · MEDIUM

A command injection vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel NR7101 firmware prior to V1.15(ACCC.3)C0, which could allow an authenticated attacker to execute some OS commands on a vulnerable devic…

Published Jan 11, 2023CWE-78EPSS 1.08%

Overview

CVE-2022-43390 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 11, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A command injection vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel NR7101 firmware prior to V1.15(ACCC.3)C0, which could allow an authenticated attacker to execute some OS commands on a vulnerable device by sending a crafted HTTP request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43390?

CVE-2022-43390 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 11, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-43390?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-43390?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-43390?

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