CVE-2022-40881 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 17 Nov 2022 Updated 29 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on SolarView Compact via the network_test.php endpoint, potentially compromising the system.

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-2022-40881?

CVE-2022-40881 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SolarView Compact 6.00 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via network_test.php

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40881?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Contec Solarview Compact Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40881?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40881 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-2022-40881 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40881 exists.

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

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wx3r-88rg-whxq.