CVE-2022-37018

CVE-2022-37018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Z1 G3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-276.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-276
• Affected product: Hp Z1 G3 Firmware
• Published: 2022-12-12
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential vulnerability has been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP PC products which may allow escalation of privileges and code execution. HP is releasing firmware updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37018?

A potential vulnerability has been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP PC products which may allow escalation of privileges and code execution. HP is releasing firmware updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2022-37018?

CVE-2022-37018 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-37018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37018?

CVE-2022-37018 primarily affects Hp Z1 G3 Firmware. In total, 75 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37018?

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-2022-37018 published?

CVE-2022-37018 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_7191946-7191970-16/hpsbhf03820

Affected products (75)

• cpe:2.3:o:hp:z1_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:z2_mini_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:z238_microtower_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:z240_sff_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:z240_tower_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:engage_one_aio_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:mp9_g2_retail_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:rp9_g1_retail_system_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elite_slice_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitedesk_800_35w_g2_desktop_mini_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitedesk_800_35w_g3_desktop_mini_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitedesk_800_65w_g2_desktop_mini_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitedesk_800_65w_g3_desktop_mini_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitedesk_800_g2_sff_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:eliteone_800_g2_aio_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:eliteone_800_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_400_g3_dm_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_400_g4_microtower_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_400_g4_sff_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_480_g4_microtower_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_600_g2_dm_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_600_g2_microtower_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_600_g2_sff_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_600_g3_desktop_mini_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_600_g3_microtower_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_600_g3_sff_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_680_g2_microtower_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:prodesk_680_g3_microtower_pc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:proone_400_g2_aio_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:proone_400_g3_aio_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:proone_480_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:proone_600_g2_aio_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:proone_600_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elite_x2_1012_g1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elite_x2_1012_g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_1030_g1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_1040_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_1040_g4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_820_g3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:hp:elitebook_820_g4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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