HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-47186
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-47186

CWE-434Published: September 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is an unrestricted upload of file vulnerability in Generex CS141 below 2.06 version. An attacker could upload and/or delete any type of file, without any format restriction and without any authentication, in the "upload" directory.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Generex CS141 firmware versions below 2.06 are vulnerable to unrestricted file uploads, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload or delete files. This critical flaw poses a severe risk to system availability and integrity. No active exploitation has been observed.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, but it is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade the Generex CS141 firmware to version 2.06 or higher. Implement strict file type and size restrictions on all upload directories.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-47186 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

generex2 product(s)
cs141 firmwarecs141
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-47186
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-434
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 28, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-47186 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.