Is CVE-2022-40987 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40987 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40987 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40987 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40987?

CVE-2022-40987 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40987

CWE-120Published: January 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Several stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the DetranCLI command parsing functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted network packet can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger these vulnerabilities.This buffer overflow is in the function that manages the '(ddns1|ddns2) username WORD password CODE' command template.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD devices are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the DetranCLI command parsing, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. It can be triggered remotely by an attacker.

No public exploit is known for this issue, and it is not in the KEV list. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates from Siretta. Restrict network access to the device.

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-2022-40987 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.