CVE-2022-32268
CVE-2022-32268 is a high-severity vulnerability in Starwindsoftware Starwind San & Nas 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.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Starwindsoftware Starwind San & Nas
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
StarWind SAN and NAS v0.2 build 1914 allow remote code execution. A flaw was found in REST API in StarWind Stack. REST command, which allows changing the hostname, doesn’t check a new hostname parameter. It goes directly to bash as part of a script. An attacker with non-root user access can inject arbitrary data into the command that will be executed with root privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-32268?
- StarWind SAN and NAS v0.2 build 1914 allow remote code execution. A flaw was found in REST API in StarWind Stack. REST command, which allows changing the hostname, doesn’t check a new hostname parameter. It goes directly to bash as part of a script. An attacker with non-root user access can inject arbitrary data into the command that will be executed with root privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2022-32268?
- CVE-2022-32268 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-2022-32268 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-32268?
- CVE-2022-32268 affects Starwindsoftware Starwind San & Nas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-32268?
- 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-2022-32268 published?
- CVE-2022-32268 was published on 2022-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:starwindsoftware:starwind_san_\&_nas:0.2:build_1914:*:*:*:*:*:*
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