Is CVE-2022-1040 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-1040 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-1040 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-1040 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1040?

CVE-2022-1040 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-1040

Published: March 31, 2022

EPSS:94.44%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in User Portal and Webadmin of Sophos Firewall allows for remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Sophos Firewall Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

An authentication bypass vulnerability in User Portal and Webadmin of Sophos Firewall allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-31Federal patch deadline: 2022-04-21

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Sophos Firewall's User Portal and Webadmin allows an attacker to bypass authentication and execute code remotely. The high EPSS score indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it is actively exploited. This makes it a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The authentication bypass and remote code execution capability make it a severe threat.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security updates and patches for Sophos Firewall to address this authentication bypass vulnerability. Ensure all security configurations are up-to-date to prevent unauthorized access and remote code execution.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1040 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-1040 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.