CVE-2022-47188

Name: CVE-2022-47188
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-31T22:15:07.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-47188 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is an arbitrary file reading vulnerability in Generex UPS CS141 below 2.06 version. An attacker, making use of the default credentials, could upload a backup file containing a symlink to /etc/shadow, allowing him to obtain the content of this path.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is an arbitrary file reading vulnerability in Generex UPS CS141 below 2.06 version. An attacker, making use of the default credentials, could upload a backup file containing a symlink to /etc/shadow, allowing him to obtain the content of this path.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Generex	Cs141 Firmware	< 2.06

References

https://www.generex.de/support/changelogs/cs141/2-12Vendor Advisory
https://www.generex.de/support/changelogs/cs141/page:2Vendor Advisory
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/ics-advisories/update-03032023-multiple-vulnerabilities-generex-ups-cs141Third Party Advisory
https://www.generex.de/support/changelogs/cs141/2-12Vendor Advisory
https://www.generex.de/support/changelogs/cs141/page:2Vendor Advisory
https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/ics-advisories/update-03032023-multiple-vulnerabilities-generex-ups-cs141Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-47188?

How severe is CVE-2022-47188?

CVE-2022-47188 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47188?

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