4.4
CVSSv3

CVE-2022-45440

Published: 17/01/2023 Updated: 07/07/2023
CVSS v3 Base Score: 4.4 | Impact Score: 3.6 | Exploitability Score: 0.8
VMScore: 0

Vulnerability Summary

A vulnerability exists in the FTP server of the Zyxel AX7501-B0 firmware prior to V5.17(ABPC.3)C0, which processes symbolic links on external storage media. A local authenticated attacker with administrator privileges could abuse this vulnerability to access the root file system by creating a symbolic link on external storage media, such as a USB flash drive, and then logging into the FTP server on a vulnerable device.

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CVE-2022-45439 CVE-2022-45440