CVE-2022-30526: High severity zyxel usg flex 100w firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2022
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Updated

A privilege escalation vulnerability was identified in the CLI command of Zyxel USG FLEX 100(W) firmware versions 4.50 through 5.30, USG FLEX 200 firmware versions 4.50 through 5.30, USG FLEX 500 firmware versions 4.50 through 5.30, USG FLEX 700 firmware versions 4.50 through 5.30, USG FLEX 50(W) firmware versions 4.16 through 5.30, USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions 4.16 through 5.30, ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.30, VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.30, USG/ZyWALL series firmware versions 4.09 through 4.72, which could allow a local attacker to execute some OS commands with root privileges in some directories on a vulnerable device.

Affected Software

50 affected components
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w Firmware>=4.50<=5.30
Zyxel Usg Flex 100w
Zyxel USG FLEX 200 firmware>=4.50<=5.30
Zyxel USG FLEX 200
Zyxel USG FLEX 500 firmware>=4.50<=5.30
Zyxel USG FLEX 500
Zyxel USG FLEX 700 firmware>=4.50<=5.30
Zyxel USG FLEX 700
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w Firmware>=4.16<=5.30
Zyxel Usg Flex 50w
Zyxel Usg20w-vpn Firmware>=4.16<=5.30
Zyxel USG20W-VPN
Zyxel Atp800 Firmware>=4.32<=5.30
Zyxel ATP800
Zyxel Atp700 Firmware>=4.32<=5.30
Zyxel Atp700
Zyxel Atp500 Firmware>=4.32<=5.30
Zyxel ATP500
Zyxel Atp200 Firmware>=4.32<=5.30
Zyxel ATP200
Zyxel Atp100w Firmware>=4.32<=5.30
Zyxel Atp100w
Zyxel Atp100 Firmware>=4.32<=5.30
Zyxel Atp100
Zyxel Vpn1000 Firmware>=4.30<=5.30
Zyxel Vpn1000
Zyxel Vpn300 Firmware>=4.30<=5.30
Zyxel Vpn300
Zyxel Vpn100 Firmware>=4.30<=5.30
Zyxel Vpn100
Zyxel Vpn50 Firmware>=4.30<=5.30
Zyxel Vpn50
Zyxel Usg20-vpn Firmware>=4.30<=5.30
Zyxel USG20-VPN
Zyxel Usg 2200-vpn Firmware>=4.30<=5.30
Zyxel Usg 2200-vpn
Zyxel Zywall 110 Firmware>=4.30<=5.30
Zyxel ZyWALL 110
Zyxel Zywall 310 Firmware>=4.30<=5.30
Zyxel ZyWALL 310
Zyxel Zywall 1100 Firmware>=4.30<=5.30
Zyxel ZyWALL 1100
Zyxel Usg40 Firmware>=4.09<=4.72
Zyxel USG40
Zyxel Usg40w Firmware>=4.09<=4.72
Zyxel USG40W
Zyxel Usg60 Firmware>=4.09<=4.72
Zyxel USG60
Zyxel Usg60w Firmware>=4.09<=4.72
Zyxel USG60W

Event History

Jul 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-30526.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30526?

The severity of CVE-2022-30526 is high with a score of 7.8.

3

Which Zyxel products are affected by CVE-2022-30526?

Zyxel USG FLEX 100(W), USG FLEX 200, USG FLEX 500, USG FLEX 700, and USG FLEX 50(W) firmware versions 4.50 through 5.30 are affected.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-30526?

Apply the latest firmware update provided by Zyxel to fix CVE-2022-30526.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-30526?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-30526 on the Zyxel website and Packet Storm Security.

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