CVE-2022-40629
CWE-200Published: September 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
This vulnerability exists in Tacitine Firewall, all versions of EN6200-PRIME QUAD-35 and EN6200-PRIME QUAD-100 between 19.1.1 to 22.20.1 (inclusive), due to insecure design in the Tacitine Firewall web-based management interface. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted http request on the targeted device. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to view sensitive information on the targeted device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-40629 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-40629 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts