CVE-2022-45440
Estado: ModificadaMedia (4.4)—
A vulnerability exists in the FTP server of the Zyxel AX7501-B0 firmware prior to V5.17(ABPC.3)C0, which processes symbolic links on external storage media. A local authenticated attacker with administrator privileges could abuse this vulnerability to access the root file system by creating a symbolic link on external storage media, such as a USB flash drive, and then logging into the FTP server on a vulnerable device.
CVSS
- Versión: 3.1
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- Puntuación base: 4.4
Probabilidad de explotación (EPSS)
- Probabilidad de explotación en los próximos 30 días: 0.25%
- Percentil entre todas las CVEs puntuadas: 15
- Fecha de la puntuación: 6/10/2026
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, de FIRST) estima la probabilidad de que una vulnerabilidad sea explotada en 30 días. Complementa a CVSS (impacto) y a CISA KEV (explotación confirmada).
Tecnologías afectadas (1)
CWE
- CWE-59
- CWE-59
Referencias
- https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-cleartext-storage-of-wifi-credentials-and-improper-symbolic-links-of-ftp-for-ax7501-b0-cpe
- https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-cleartext-storage-of-wifi-credentials-and-improper-symbolic-links-of-ftp-for-ax7501-b0-cpe
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