CVE-2022-40022

Microchip Technology (Microsemi) SyncServer S650 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability

Critical · published February 13, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
92%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability in Microchip's SyncServer S650 means attackers could potentially execute commands remotely, like a hacker with a universal remote! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like an unmonitored room in a hotel where anyone can walk in and press any button they want. The server, trusting the wrong commands, could be led to do anything, resulting in chaos! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access, execute harmful commands, and manipulate the server's functionality. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even complete control over the device, making the impact absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like an unmonitored room in a hotel where anyone can walk in and press any button they want. The server, trusting the wrong commands, could be led to do anything, resulting in chaos! CVE-2022-40022 is a command injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized commands to be executed on the SyncServer S650. The flaw occurs because the server inadequately sanitizes input, enabling attacks to exploit this weakness.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access, execute harmful commands, and manipulate the server's functionality. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or even complete control over the device, making the impact absolutely devastating! To protect against this vulnerability, patch the SyncServer S650 to the latest version immediately. Ensure that all command inputs are properly validated and consider implementing further network security controls to monitor for any unusual activity. You've got this! With these steps, you'll keep your servers safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.92472 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2023-02-13T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 00:00Z
    Microchip Technology (Microsemi) SyncServer S650 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability
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