CVE-2022-3696

Name: CVE-2022-3696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-01T18:15:10.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3696 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A post-auth code injection vulnerability allows admins to execute code in Webadmin of Sophos Firewall releases older than version 19.5 GA.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A post-auth code injection vulnerability allows admins to execute code in Webadmin of Sophos Firewall releases older than version 19.5 GA.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sophos	Xg Firewall Firmware	<= 19.0

References

https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20221201-sfos-19-5-0Vendor Advisory
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20221201-sfos-19-5-0Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3696?

A post-auth code injection vulnerability allows admins to execute code in Webadmin of Sophos Firewall releases older than version 19.5 GA.

How severe is CVE-2022-3696?

CVE-2022-3696 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3696?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-3696?

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Source: NVD / NIST