Is CVE-2022-42491 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42491 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42491 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42491 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42491?

CVE-2022-42491 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42491

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Several OS command injection vulnerabilities exist in the m2m binary 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 these vulnerabilities.This command injection is reachable through the m2m's M2M_CONFIG_SET command

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The M2M_CONFIG_SET command in the m2m binary of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020 is vulnerable to OS command injection. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected hardware.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the firmware to a patched version and limit access to the device management interface.

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-2022-42491 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.