CVE-2022-41223
Published: February 21, 2023
Official Description
The Director component in Mitel MiVoice Connect allows an authenticated attacker with internal network access to execute code within the context of the application.
CISA KEV Advisory
Mitel MiVoice Connect Code Injection Vulnerability
The Director component in Mitel MiVoice Connect allows an authenticated attacker with internal network access to execute code within the context of the application.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability in Mitel MiVoice Connect's Director component allows an authenticated attacker on the internal network to execute code within the application. While the CVSS score is not provided, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and an EPSS score of 0.03158 indicate a confirmed and notable risk. This flaw 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.
Organizations should apply the latest security updates and patches for Mitel MiVoice Connect Director. Restricting internal network access to critical systems can also help reduce the attack surface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-41223 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-2022-41223 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.
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-41223 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1