CVE-2022-31791

High

Description

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a local attacker (that has already obtained shell access) to elevate their privileges and execute code with root permissions. This is fixed in Fireware OS 12.8.1, 12.5.10, and 12.1.4.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWatchguard Fireware
PublishedSep 6, 2022
First seenSep 6, 2022

How to fix

Update
  • watchguard fireware12.1.4, 12.5.10 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
watchguard fireware12.0.0 ≤ v < 12.1.4, 12.2.0 ≤ v < 12.5.10, 12.6.1, 12.6.3, 12.6.4, 12.7.0, 12.7.1, 12.7.2, 12.8.012.1.4, 12.5.10

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CVE-2022-31791 · Watchguard Fireware · Dark Radar