CVE-2022-47191: generex cs141_firmware Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 31-03-2023Last modified 11-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-47191 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in generex cs141_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.06%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 31-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 11-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Generex UPS CS141 below 2.06 version, could allow a remote attacker to upload a firmware file containing a file with modified permissions, allowing him to escalate privileges.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 4.3–8.8
- CVE.orgCNA4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.06%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
64%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.06% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.06%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
Affected systems
Generex2 products
- cs141_firmware< 2.06
- ups cs141≥ 2.06, < 2.06
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links- www.incibe-cert.es/en/…Third Party Advisory
- www.generex.de/support/changelogs/cs141/page:2Vendor Advisory
- www.generex.de/support/changelogs/cs141/2-12Vendor Advisory