CVE-2022-36553 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Aug 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Hytec Inter HWL-2511-SS devices via the popen.cgi component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-36553?

CVE-2022-36553 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Hytec Inter HWL-2511-SS v1.05 and below was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the component /www/cgi-bin/popen.cgi.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36553?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hytec Hwl-2511-Ss Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36553?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36553 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2022-36553 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-36553 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-97r8-53vm-gj6h.