CVE-2022-42457

Name: CVE-2022-42457
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-06T18:18:25.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42457 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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).. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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).

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

2.24%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Generex	Cs141 Firmware	<= 2.10

References

https://github.com/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command-ExecutionExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.dev/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command-ExecutionPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://www.generex.de/products/ups/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141/updateRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command-ExecutionExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.dev/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command-ExecutionPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://www.generex.de/products/ups/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141/updateRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42457?

How severe is CVE-2022-42457?

CVE-2022-42457 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42457?

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