CVE-2022-30525: Zyxel Multiple Firewalls OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2022
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Updated

A OS command injection vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel USG FLEX 100(W) firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 200 firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 500 firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 700 firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 50(W) firmware versions 5.10 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions 5.10 through 5.21 Patch 1, ATP series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.21 Patch 1, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.21 Patch 1, which could allow an attacker to modify specific files and then execute some OS commands on a vulnerable device.

Other sources

A command injection vulnerability in the CGI program of some Zyxel firewall versions could allow an attacker to modify specific files and then execute some OS commands on a vulnerable device.

CISA

Affected Software

65 affected components
Zyxel Multiple Firewalls
All of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w Firmware>=5.00<5.30
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w
All of the following
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware>=5.00<5.30
Zyxel USG FLEX 200
All of the following
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware>=5.00<=5.30
Zyxel USG FLEX 500
All of the following
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware>=5.00<5.30
Zyxel USG FLEX 700
All of the following
Zyxel Vpn100 Firmware>=4.60<5.30
Zyxel Vpn100
All of the following
Zyxel Vpn1000 Firmware>=4.60<5.30
Zyxel Vpn1000
All of the following
Zyxel Vpn300 Firmware>=4.60<5.30
Zyxel Vpn300
All of the following
Zyxel Vpn50 Firmware>=4.60<5.30
Zyxel Vpn50
All of the following
Zyxel Atp100 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel Atp100
All of the following
Zyxel Atp100w Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel Atp100w
All of the following
Zyxel Atp200 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel ATP200
All of the following
Zyxel Atp500 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel ATP500
All of the following
Zyxel Atp700 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel Atp700
All of the following
Zyxel Atp800 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel ATP800
All of the following
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w
All of the following
Zyxel Usg20w-vpn Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel USG20W-VPN
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w Firmware>=5.00<5.30
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware>=5.00<5.30
Zyxel USG FLEX 200
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware>=5.00<=5.30
Zyxel USG FLEX 500
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware>=5.00<5.30
Zyxel USG FLEX 700
Zyxel Vpn100 Firmware>=4.60<5.30
Zyxel Vpn100
Zyxel Vpn1000 Firmware>=4.60<5.30
Zyxel Vpn1000
Zyxel Vpn300 Firmware>=4.60<5.30
Zyxel Vpn300
Zyxel Vpn50 Firmware>=4.60<5.30
Zyxel Vpn50
Zyxel Atp100 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel Atp100
Zyxel Atp100w Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel Atp100w
Zyxel Atp200 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel ATP200
Zyxel Atp500 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel ATP500
Zyxel Atp700 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel Atp700
Zyxel Atp800 Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel ATP800
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w
Zyxel Usg20w-vpn Firmware>=5.10<5.30
Zyxel USG20W-VPN

Event History

May 12, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 16, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Oct 27, 58448
Event
09:34 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30525?

The severity of CVE-2022-30525 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2022-30525 affect Zyxel Multiple Firewalls?

CVE-2022-30525 affects Zyxel Multiple Firewalls by allowing OS command injection.

3

Which Zyxel firewalls are affected by CVE-2022-30525?

Zyxel USG FLEX 100(W) firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 200 firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 500 firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 700 firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1 are affected by CVE-2022-30525.

4

How do I fix CVE-2022-30525?

To fix CVE-2022-30525, users should update their Zyxel firewalls to firmware versions 5.21 Patch 2 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-30525?

More information about CVE-2022-30525 can be found at the following references: <ul><li><a href='http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167176/Zyxel-Remote-Command-Execution.html'>Packet Storm Security</a></li><li><a href='http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167182/Zyxel-Firewall-ZTP-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html'>Packet Storm Security</a></li><li><a href='http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167372/Zyxel-USG-FLEX-5.21-Command-Injection.html'>Packet Storm Security</a></li></ul>

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