CVE-2022-4934
CVE-2022-4934 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sophos Web Appliance 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Sophos Web Appliance
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A post-auth command injection vulnerability in the exception wizard of Sophos Web Appliance older than version 4.3.10.4 allows administrators to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4934?
- A post-auth command injection vulnerability in the exception wizard of Sophos Web Appliance older than version 4.3.10.4 allows administrators to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4934?
- CVE-2022-4934 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-2022-4934 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-4934?
- CVE-2022-4934 affects Sophos Web Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-4934?
- 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-2022-4934 published?
- CVE-2022-4934 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sophos:web_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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