CVE-2022-43553
CVE-2022-43553 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ui Edgemax Edgerouter 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-250.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-250
- Affected product: Ui Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability in EdgeRouters (Version 2.0.9-hotfix.4 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with an operator account to run arbitrary administrator commands.This vulnerability is fixed in Version 2.0.9-hotfix.5 and later.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-43553?
- A remote code execution vulnerability in EdgeRouters (Version 2.0.9-hotfix.4 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with an operator account to run arbitrary administrator commands.This vulnerability is fixed in Version 2.0.9-hotfix.5 and later.
- How severe is CVE-2022-43553?
- CVE-2022-43553 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-2022-43553 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-43553?
- CVE-2022-43553 primarily affects Ui Edgemax Edgerouter Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-43553?
- 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-2022-43553 published?
- CVE-2022-43553 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:o:ui:edgemax_edgerouter_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ui:edgemax_edgerouter_firmware:2.0.9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ui:edgemax_edgerouter_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ui:edgemax_edgerouter_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ui:edgemax_edgerouter_firmware:2.0.9:hotfix4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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