CVE-2022-3696
CVE-2022-3696 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Xg Firewall Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Sophos Xg Firewall Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A post-auth code injection vulnerability allows admins to execute code in Webadmin of Sophos Firewall releases older than version 19.5 GA.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3696?
- A post-auth code injection vulnerability allows admins to execute code in Webadmin of Sophos Firewall releases older than version 19.5 GA.
- How severe is CVE-2022-3696?
- CVE-2022-3696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-3696 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-3696?
- CVE-2022-3696 affects Sophos Xg Firewall Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-3696?
- 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-2022-3696 published?
- CVE-2022-3696 was published on 2022-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:sophos:xg_firewall_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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