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CVE-2022-31791

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2022-31791 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a local attacker (that has already obtained shell access) to elevate their privileges and execute code with root permissions. This is fixed in Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a local attacker (that has already obtained shell access) to elevate their privileges and execute code with root permissions. This is fixed in Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
WatchguardFireware>= 12.0.0, < 12.1.4—
WatchguardFireware>= 12.2.0, < 12.5.10—
WatchguardFireware12.6.1U1
WatchguardFireware12.6.3—
WatchguardFireware12.6.4—
WatchguardFireware12.7.0U1
WatchguardFireware12.7.1—
WatchguardFireware12.7.2U2
WatchguardFireware12.8.0U1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31791?
WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a local attacker (that has already obtained shell access) to elevate their privileges and execute code with root permissions. This is fixed in Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4.
How severe is CVE-2022-31791?
CVE-2022-31791 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31791?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST