CVE-2022-27966

low-risk
Published 2022-03-31

Xshell v7.0.0099 and below contains a binary hijack vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.

Do I need to act?

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0.07% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Xshell

Affected Vendors

Netsarang

References (4)

Exploit https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/blob/main/NetSarang-CreateProcessW-Misuse-Binary-...
Release Notes https://www.netsarang.com/en/xshell-update-history/
Exploit https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/blob/main/NetSarang-CreateProcessW-Misuse-Binary-...
Release Notes https://www.netsarang.com/en/xshell-update-history/
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low-risk
Severity 21/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal