CVE-2022-1040 Sophos Firewall Authentication Bypass
Remote attackers can bypass authentication in the User Portal and Webadmin to execute arbitrary code on Sophos Firewall devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 31 Mar 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-1040?
CVE-2022-1040 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Sophos Firewall, published on 25 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the User Portal and Webadmin allows a remote attacker to execute code in Sophos Firewall version v18.5 MR3 and older.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sophos Sfos.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 21 Apr 2022.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2022-1040 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2022-1040 in the wild since at least 31 Mar 2022.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 7 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Sophos Firewall
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9gcv-6rm7-vw3w.