What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-42457.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-42457?

CVE-2022-42457 has a severity rating of 7.2 (Critical).

How does CVE-2022-42457 allow remote command execution?

CVE-2022-42457 allows remote command execution through a web interface that reaches the 'run_update' function in /usr/bin/gxserve-update.sh.

Which version of Generex CS141 firmware is affected by CVE-2022-42457?

Generex CS141 firmware versions up to and including 2.10 are affected by CVE-2022-42457.

Is the Generex CS141 device itself vulnerable to CVE-2022-42457?

No, the Generex CS141 device itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-42457.

How can I fix CVE-2022-42457?

To fix CVE-2022-42457, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Generex CS141 firmware.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-42457

critical

9.1

6/10/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-42457

First published: Thu Oct 06 2022(Updated: )

Generex CS141 through 2.10 allows remote command execution by administrators via a web interface that reaches run_update in /usr/bin/gxserve-update.sh (e.g., command execution can occur via a reverse shell installed by install.sh).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Generex Cs141 Firmware	<=2.10
Generex CS141

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2022-42457.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-42457?
CVE-2022-42457 has a severity rating of 7.2 (Critical).
How does CVE-2022-42457 allow remote command execution?
CVE-2022-42457 allows remote command execution through a web interface that reaches the 'run_update' function in /usr/bin/gxserve-update.sh.
Which version of Generex CS141 firmware is affected by CVE-2022-42457?
Generex CS141 firmware versions up to and including 2.10 are affected by CVE-2022-42457.
Is the Generex CS141 device itself vulnerable to CVE-2022-42457?
No, the Generex CS141 device itself is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-42457.
How can I fix CVE-2022-42457?
To fix CVE-2022-42457, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Generex CS141 firmware.

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