HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-42897
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42897

CWE-77Published: October 13, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Array Networks AG/vxAG with ArrayOS AG before 9.4.0.469 allows unauthenticated command injection that leads to privilege escalation and control of the system. NOTE: ArrayOS AG 10.x is unaffected.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Array Networks AG/vxAG with ArrayOS AG before 9.4.0.469 is vulnerable to unauthenticated command injection. This critical flaw allows for privilege escalation and full system control, and it is not currently in CISA KEV.

No public exploit is known for this remotely exploitable vulnerability.

Recommended Action

Upgrade ArrayOS AG to version 9.4.0.469 or later.

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-2022-42897 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

arraynetworks15 product(s)
arrayos agag1000ag1000tag1000v5ag1100v5ag1150ag1200ag1200v5ag1500ag1500fipsag1500v5ag1600+3
Source: NVD CPE · 15 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_Remote_Injection_Vulnerability_in_Array_VPN_Product_ID-11961_%20V2.1.pdf
PATCHhttps://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_Remote_Injection_Vulnerability_in_Array_VPN_Product_ID-11961_%20V2.1.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/fieldnotices.html
ADVISORYhttps://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/fieldnotices.html

All References (4)

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https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_Remote_Injection_Vulnerability_in_Array_VPN_Product_ID-11961_%20V2.1.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/fieldnotices.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_Remote_Injection_Vulnerability_in_Array_VPN_Product_ID-11961_%20V2.1.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/fieldnotices.htmlVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-42897
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-77
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 13, 2022

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CVE-2014-1905
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CVE-2015-1949
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-42897 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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