CVE-2022-31791 — HIGH (7.8)

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-31791?

CVE-2022-31791 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31791?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Watchguard Fireware.

Vulnerability Description

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a local attacker (that has already obtained shell access) to elevate their privileges and execute code with root permissions. This is fixed in Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchguard	Fireware	>= 12.0.0, < 12.1.4

References

https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2022-00018Vendor Advisory
https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-psirt/advisory/wgsa-2022-00018Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-31791?

CVE-2022-31791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a local attacker (that has already obtained shell access) to elevate their privileges and execute code with root permissions. This is fixed in Fireware OS 1...

How severe is CVE-2022-31791?

CVE-2022-31791 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-31791?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Watchguard Fireware.