CVE-2022-45796 SHARP Multifunction Printer - Command Injection

Critical 9.1 Published 16 Dec 2022 Updated 17 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on SHARP multifunction printers via the nw_interface.html component.

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

What is CVE-2022-45796?

CVE-2022-45796 is a critical command injection vulnerability in SHARP multifunction printers, published on 16 Dec 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Command injection vulnerability in nw_interface.html in SHARP multifunction printers (MFPs)'s Digital Full-color Multifunctional System 202 or earlier, 120 or earlier, 600 or earlier, 121 or earlier, 500 or earlier, 402 or earlier, 790 or earlier, and Digital Multifunctional System (Monochrome) 200 or earlier, 211 or earlier, 102 or earlier, 453 or earlier, 400 or earlier, 202 or earlier, 602 or earlier, 500 or earlier, 401 or earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45796?

It affects 158 products.

Products include Sharp Bp-30c25 Firmware, Sharp Bp-30c25t Firmware, Sharp Bp-30c25y Firmware, Sharp Bp-30c25z Firmware, Sharp Bp-30m28 Firmware, Sharp Bp-30m28t Firmware and 152 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45796?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45796 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-2022-45796 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-45796 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qwm8-3vw5-6956.