CVE-2022-21809
Published: 12 May 2022
Summary
CVE-2022-21809 is a high-severity Insecure Temporary File (CWE-377) vulnerability in Inhandnetworks Inrouter302 Firmware. Its CVSS base score is 8.1 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 19.0% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2022-26970
Vulnerability details
A file write vulnerability exists in the httpd upload.cgi functionality of InHand Networks InRouter302 V3.5.4. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary file upload. An attacker can upload a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Requiring identifiable owners for portable devices reduces the attack surface for unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types via anonymous media.
Dangerous file uploads can be detonated in the chamber to determine malice before any production write or execution occurs.
Prevents unrestricted writing of arbitrary or malicious firmware by keeping hardware write-protect enabled except under tightly controlled manual procedures.
Scans files from external sources on download/open/execute, blocking unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types.