Description Preview
CVE-2022-3236 is a critical code injection vulnerability affecting Sophos Firewall versions up to and including v19.0 MR1. The vulnerability exists in the User Portal and Webadmin interfaces, enabling a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code without requiring any privileges or user interaction. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 9.8, indicating a high severity level with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Overview
- Affected Product: Sophos Firewall
- Vendor: Sophos
- Affected Versions:
- Versions less than or equal to 18.5 MR4
- Versions less than or equal to 19.0 MR1
- CVSS Score: 9.8 (Critical)
- Impact:
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Attack Complexity: Low
Remediation
Users of affected versions of Sophos Firewall are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. Specific guidance can be found in the security advisory provided by Sophos. It is crucial to apply patches or updates as soon as they become available to protect against potential exploitation.
References
This information provides a comprehensive overview of the vulnerability, its impact, and the necessary steps for remediation.
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
