CVE-2022-47186
CWE-434Published: September 28, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
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.
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.
Upgrade the Generex CS141 firmware to version 2.06 or higher. Implement strict file type and size restrictions on all upload directories.
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.
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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