Is CVE-2022-40222 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40222 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40222 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40222 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40222?

CVE-2022-40222 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40222

CWE-78Published: January 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the m2m DELETE_FILE cmd functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted network request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the m2m DELETE_FILE functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD. This critical flaw allows for arbitrary command execution via a specially-crafted network request. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the high risk of this remote vulnerability.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest version. Restrict network access to the device's management services.

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-2022-40222 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.