How severe is CVE-2022-31749?

CVE-2022-31749 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-31749 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31749?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2022-31749 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-31749 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-53292.

When was CVE-2022-31749 published?

CVE-2022-31749 was published on 2025-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31749

CVE-2022-31749 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-88.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-53292
Weakness: CWE-88
Published: 2025-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An argument injection vulnerability in the diagnose and import pac commands in WatchGuard Fireware OS before 12.8.1, 12.1.4, and 12.5.10 allows an authenticated remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to upload or read files to limited, arbitrary locations on WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31749?: An argument injection vulnerability in the diagnose and import pac commands in WatchGuard Fireware OS before 12.8.1, 12.1.4, and 12.5.10 allows an authenticated remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to upload or read files to limited, arbitrary locations on WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances
How severe is CVE-2022-31749?: CVE-2022-31749 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-31749 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31749?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-31749 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-31749 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-53292.
When was CVE-2022-31749 published?: CVE-2022-31749 was published on 2025-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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