How severe is CVE-2022-36279?

CVE-2022-36279 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-2022-36279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36279?

CVE-2022-36279 affects Siretta Quartz-gold Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36279?

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-2022-36279 published?

CVE-2022-36279 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36279

CVE-2022-36279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siretta Quartz-gold 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Siretta Quartz-gold Firmware
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the httpd delfile.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36279?: A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the httpd delfile.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-36279?: CVE-2022-36279 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-2022-36279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36279?: CVE-2022-36279 affects Siretta Quartz-gold Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36279?: 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-2022-36279 published?: CVE-2022-36279 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:siretta:quartz-gold_firmware:g5.0.1.5-210720-141020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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