---
cve: "CVE-2022-23176"
severity: "HIGH"
cvss: 8.8
epss: "10.8%"
vendor: "n/a"
kev: true
exploited: true
published: "2022-02-24 00:52:48"
tags: [cve, security, high]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-10-09T00:18:09+02:00"
---

# CVE-2022-23176

> 8.8 HIGH · ⚠️ CISA KEV (1642 Tage) · 🔓 Exploited

## Beschreibung

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. This vulnerability impacts Fireware OS before 12.7.2_U1, 12.x before 12.1.3_U3, and 12.2.x through 12.5.x before 12.5.7_U3.

## CISA-Anreicherung (vulnrichment/ADP)

- CISA KEV seit: **11.04.2022**
- CISA-SSVC (Coordinator, v2.0.3):
  - Exploitation: **active**
  - Automatable: **no**
  - Technical Impact: **total**

## CVSS-Vektor

```
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
```

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Netzwerk | bad |
| AC Komplexität | Gering | bad |
| PR Privilegien | Gering | warn |
| UI Interaktion | Keine | bad |
| S Scope | Unverändert | good |
| C Vertraulichkeit | Hoch | bad |
| I Integrität | Hoch | bad |
| A Verfügbarkeit | Hoch | bad |

## Referenzen

- <https://securityportal.watchguard.com>
- <https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html>
- <https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_7_2/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html>
- <https://www.watchguard.com/support/release-notes/fireware/12/en-US/EN_ReleaseNotes_Fireware_12_1_3_U7/index.html#Fireware/en-US/resolved_issues.html>
- <https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/04/watchguard-failed-to-disclose-critical-flaw-exploited-by-russian-hackers/>

---
_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/sicherheitsluecken/cve-2022-23176/) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI WID (CSAF)_