CVE-2022-36784
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Elsight – Elsight Halo Remote Code Execution (RCE)
Elsight Halo web panel allows us to perform connection validation.
through the POST request :
/api/v1/nics/wifi/wlan0/ping
we can abuse DESTINATION parameter and leverage it to remote code execution.
Risk Analysis
The Elsight Halo web panel contains a remote code execution vulnerability in its ping API endpoint. By manipulating the destination parameter, an unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system, warranting a critical 9.8 CVSS score.
There is no public exploit available, and it is not included in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply the latest firmware updates for Elsight Halo. Restrict access to the web panel and API endpoints to authorized users only.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-36784 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-36784 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts