Is CVE-2022-30525 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-30525 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-30525 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-30525 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-30525?

CVE-2022-30525 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-30525

Published: May 16, 2022

EPSS:94.45%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

A command injection vulnerability in the CGI program of some Zyxel firewall versions could allow an attacker to modify specific files and then execute some OS commands on a vulnerable device.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Zyxel Multiple Firewalls OS Command Injection Vulnerability

A command injection vulnerability in the CGI program of some Zyxel firewall versions could allow an attacker to modify specific files and then execute some OS commands on a vulnerable device.

Added to KEV: 2022-05-16Federal patch deadline: 2022-06-06

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Certain Zyxel firewall versions are susceptible to a command injection vulnerability in a CGI program, allowing an attacker to modify files and execute OS commands. The high EPSS score of 0.94445 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability. This flaw is actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates from Zyxel for affected firewall versions to mitigate this command injection vulnerability. Regularly review firewall configurations and restrict access to management interfaces.

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-2022-30525 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-2022-30525 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.