How severe is CVE-2022-47188?

CVE-2022-47188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-47188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-47188?

CVE-2022-47188 affects Generex Cs141 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47188?

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-2022-47188 published?

CVE-2022-47188 was published on 2023-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-47188

CVE-2022-47188 is a high-severity vulnerability in Generex Cs141 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Generex Cs141 Firmware
Published: 2023-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an arbitrary file reading vulnerability in Generex UPS CS141 below 2.06 version. An attacker, making use of the default credentials, could upload a backup file containing a symlink to /etc/shadow, allowing him to obtain the content of this path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-47188?: There is an arbitrary file reading vulnerability in Generex UPS CS141 below 2.06 version. An attacker, making use of the default credentials, could upload a backup file containing a symlink to /etc/shadow, allowing him to obtain the content of this path.
How severe is CVE-2022-47188?: CVE-2022-47188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-47188 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-47188?: CVE-2022-47188 affects Generex Cs141 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-47188?: 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-2022-47188 published?: CVE-2022-47188 was published on 2023-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:generex:cs141_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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