What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40624?

CVE-2022-40624 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 17.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-40624?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-40624. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 17.1%.

Pfblockerng CVE-2022-40624

CRITICAL

OS Command Injection (CWE-78)

2022-12-20 cve@mitre.org

Command Injection Pfblockerng

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 20, 2022 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

pfSense pfBlockerNG through 2.1.4_27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via the HTTP Host header, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-31814.

AnalysisAI

pfSense pfBlockerNG through 2.1.4_27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via the HTTP Host header, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-31814. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. pfSense pfBlockerNG through 2.1.4_27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root via the HTTP Host header, a different vulnerability than CVE-2022-31814. Affected products include: Pfsense Pfblockerng. Version information: through 2.1.4.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.