HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-1401
HIGH

CVE-2022-1401

CWE-863Published: August 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Access Control vulnerability in the /Exago/WrImageResource.adx route as used in Device42 Asset Management Appliance allows an unauthenticated attacker to read sensitive server files with root permissions. This issue affects: Device42 CMDB versions prior to 18.01.00.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1401 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

device421 product(s)
cmdb
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.bitdefender.com/blog/labs/a-red-team-perspective-on-the-device42-asset-management-appliance/
ADVISORYhttps://www.bitdefender.com/blog/labs/a-red-team-perspective-on-the-device42-asset-management-appliance/

All References (2)

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https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/labs/a-red-team-perspective-on-the-device42-asset-management-appliance/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/labs/a-red-team-perspective-on-the-device42-asset-management-appliance/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-1401
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 17, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-1401 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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