CVE-2022-38547
highpriority · track · 30EPSS 0.028 · 87 %ileDEEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
A post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the CLI command of Zyxel ZyWALL/USG series firmware versions 4.20 through 4.72, VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.32, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.32, and ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.32, which could allow an authenticated attacker with administrator privileges to execute OS commands.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.6–7.2
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (34)
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advisories (1)
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- WID-SEC-W-2023-0298Zyxel Firewall: Schwachstelle ermöglicht CodeausführungDeutsch2023-02-06csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Zyxel Firewall ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen.
also known as (4)
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sources
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references (4)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2022-38547/cnnvd
- https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-post-authentication-rce-in-firewallscnnvd
- https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-post-authentication-rce-in-firewallsenisa_euvd
- https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-post-authentication-rce-in-firewallsVendor Advisorynvd
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