Is CVE-2022-3236 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-3236 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-3236 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-3236 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-3236?

CVE-2022-3236 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-3236

Published: September 23, 2022

EPSS:92.40%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.7th

Official Description

A code injection vulnerability in the User Portal and Webadmin of Sophos Firewall allows for remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Sophos Firewall Code Injection Vulnerability

A code injection vulnerability in the User Portal and Webadmin of Sophos Firewall allows for remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-09-23Federal patch deadline: 2022-10-14

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A code injection vulnerability in the User Portal and Webadmin of Sophos Firewall allows for remote code execution. The very high EPSS score of 0.92403 indicates a strong probability of exploitation. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited, making it an urgent security concern.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The flaw allows for remote code execution.

Recommended Action

Sophos Firewall administrators should immediately apply the latest security patches and updates. Restrict access to the User Portal and Webadmin interfaces to trusted networks and users.

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-2022-3236 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-2022-3236 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.