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Is CVE-2022-23176 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 11 Apr 2022

Gociux · WatchGuard Firebox and XTM · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2022-23176, WatchGuard Firebox and XTM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 11 Apr 2022, 46 days after it was published. It affects WatchGuard Firebox and XTM, an internet-facing product of the kind attackers use for initial access. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 11 Apr 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 5%very likely to be exploited
severity8.8CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due2 May 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

WatchGuard Firebox and XTM appliances allow a remote attacker with unprivileged credentials to access the system with a privileged management session via exposed management access.

VendorWatchGuard (4 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductFirebox and XTM
VulnerabilityWatchGuard Firebox and XTM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Weaknessnot specified
Published24 Feb 2022
Added to KEV11 Apr 2022
Reported by (CNA)mitre

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Firebox and XTM in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited WatchGuard CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 24 Feb 2022.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for WatchGuard.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2022-23176 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-23176 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 11 Apr 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2022-23176 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23176?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check WatchGuard's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Firebox and XTM and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in April 2022 · WatchGuard scorecard · act-now radar.

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