Is CVE-2022-40765 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-40765 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-40765 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-40765 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40765?

CVE-2022-40765 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-40765

Published: February 21, 2023

EPSS:3.00%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:86.3th

Official Description

The Mitel Edge Gateway component of MiVoice Connect allows an authenticated attacker with internal network access to execute commands within the context of the system.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Mitel MiVoice Connect Command Injection Vulnerability

The Mitel Edge Gateway component of MiVoice Connect allows an authenticated attacker with internal network access to execute commands within the context of the system.

Added to KEV: 2023-02-21Federal patch deadline: 2023-03-14⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity vulnerability in the Mitel Edge Gateway component of MiVoice Connect allows an authenticated attacker with internal network access to execute commands within the system. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.02997 indicate that this is a confirmed and actively exploited issue. This could lead to unauthorized system control.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV catalog. An attacker requires prior authentication and internal network access to exploit this flaw.

Recommended Action

Organizations should apply the latest security updates and patches for Mitel Edge Gateway. Restricting internal network access to critical systems can also help reduce the attack surface.

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-2022-40765 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-2022-40765 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.