CVE-2022-3226 (GCVE-0-2022-3226)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-12-01 00:00 – Updated: 2025-04-24 20:13
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
An OS command injection vulnerability allows admins to execute code via SSL VPN configuration uploads in Sophos Firewall releases older than version 19.5 GA.
Severity
7.2 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-04-24 20:12 UTC
CWE
- n/a
- CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophos | Sophos Firewall |
Affected:
unspecified , < 19.5 GA
(custom)
Affected: unspecified , < 19.0 MR2 (custom) Affected: unspecified , < 18.5 MR5 (custom) |
guessed |
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