CVE-2022-42457

moderate-risk
Published 2022-10-06

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).

Do I need to act?

~
6.5% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate 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
9
CVSS 9.1/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Cs141 Firmware

Affected Vendors

Generex

References (10)

Exploit https://github.com/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command...
Permissions Required https://github.dev/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command...
Product https://www.generex.de/products/ups/
Product https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141
Release Notes https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141/update
Exploit https://github.com/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command...
Permissions Required https://github.dev/hubertfarnsworth12/Generex-CS141-Authenticated-Remote-Command...
Product https://www.generex.de/products/ups/
Product https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141
Release Notes https://www.generex.de/support/downloads/ups/cs141/update
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moderate-risk
Severity 31/34 · Critical
Exploitability 9/34 · Low
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal