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Is CVE-2022-47986 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 21 Feb 2023

Gociux · IBM Aspera Faspex · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2022-47986, IBM Aspera Faspex Code Execution Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 21 Feb 2023, 4 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects IBM Aspera Faspex. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 21 Feb 2023
ransomwareKnownused in campaigns
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.8CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due14 Mar 2023BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

IBM Aspera Faspex could allow a remote attacker to execute code on the system, caused by a YAML deserialization flaw.

VendorIBM (9 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductAspera Faspex
VulnerabilityIBM Aspera Faspex Code Execution Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-502
Published17 Feb 2023
Added to KEV21 Feb 2023
Reported by (CNA)ibm

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Aspera Faspex in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited IBM 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 17 Feb 2023.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for IBM.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2022-47986 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-47986 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 21 Feb 2023, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2022-47986 used in ransomware attacks?

Yes, CISA lists it as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47986?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check IBM's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Aspera Faspex 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 February 2023 · IBM scorecard · act-now radar.

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