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CVE-2022-43553

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.05%

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CVE-2022-43553 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability in EdgeRouters (Version 2.0.9-hotfix.4 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with an operator account to run arbitrary administrator commands.This vulnerability is fixed in Version 2.0.9-hotfix.5 and later.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in EdgeRouters (Version 2.0.9-hotfix.4 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with an operator account to run arbitrary administrator commands.This vulnerability is fixed in Version 2.0.9-hotfix.5 and later.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.05%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
UiEdgemax Edgerouter Firmware< 2.0.9
UiEdgemax Edgerouter Firmware2.0.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43553?
A remote code execution vulnerability in EdgeRouters (Version 2.0.9-hotfix.4 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with an operator account to run arbitrary administrator commands.This vulnerability is fixed in Version 2.0.9-hotfix.5 and later.
How severe is CVE-2022-43553?
CVE-2022-43553 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43553?
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