How severe is CVE-2022-2323?

CVE-2022-2323 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2323 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2323?

CVE-2022-2323 primarily affects Sonicwall Sws12-10fpoe Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2323?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-2323 published?

CVE-2022-2323 was published on 2022-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2323

CVE-2022-2323 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Sws12-10fpoe Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Sonicwall Sws12-10fpoe Firmware
Published: 2022-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a user input allows an authenticated malicious user to perform remote code execution in the host system. This vulnerability impacts SonicWall Switch 1.1.1.0-2s and earlier versions

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2323?: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a user input allows an authenticated malicious user to perform remote code execution in the host system. This vulnerability impacts SonicWall Switch 1.1.1.0-2s and earlier versions
How severe is CVE-2022-2323?: CVE-2022-2323 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2323 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2323?: CVE-2022-2323 primarily affects Sonicwall Sws12-10fpoe Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2323?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-2323 published?: CVE-2022-2323 was published on 2022-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0013

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sws12-10fpoe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sws12-8_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sws12-8poe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sws14-24_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sws14-24fpoe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sws14-48_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sws14-48fpoe_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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