CVE-2022-3713: Code Injection

Published Dec 1, 2022
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Updated

A code injection vulnerability allows adjacent attackers to execute code in the Wifi controller of Sophos Firewall releases older than version 19.5 GA.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Sophos Xg Firewall Firmware<=19.0
Sophos XG Firewall
All of the following
Sophos Xg Firewall Firmware<=19.0
Sophos XG Firewall

Event History

Dec 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-3713?

CVE-2022-3713 is a code injection vulnerability that allows adjacent attackers to execute code in the Wifi controller of Sophos Firewall releases older than version 19.5 GA.

2

How can adjacent attackers exploit CVE-2022-3713?

Adjacent attackers can exploit CVE-2022-3713 by injecting malicious code into the Wifi controller of vulnerable Sophos Firewall releases.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3713?

The severity of CVE-2022-3713 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

4

Which versions of Sophos Firewall are affected by CVE-2022-3713?

Sophos Firewall releases older than version 19.5 GA are affected by CVE-2022-3713.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2022-3713?

To mitigate CVE-2022-3713, it is recommended to update Sophos Firewall to version 19.5 GA or newer.

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