CVE-2022-23176
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
9.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U1, 12.x before 12.1.3_U3, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.7_U3.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-04-11
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-02
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-02-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-23176?
WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U1, 12.x before 12.1.3_U3, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.7_U3.
Is CVE-2022-23176 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-23176 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-02.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-23176?
CVE-2022-23176 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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