Generex CS141 2.06 Web Interface gxserve-update.sh run_update privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Generex CS141. Affected by this vulnerability is the function run_update of the file /usr/bin/gxserve-update.sh of the component Web Interface. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-42457. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Generex CS141. This vulnerability affects the function run_update of the file /usr/bin/gxserve-update.sh of the component Web Interface. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Generex CS141 before 2.08 allows remote command execution by administrators via a web interface that reaches run_update in /usr/bin/gxserve-update.sh (e.g., command execution can occur via a reverse shell installed by install.sh).

The weakness was disclosed 10/06/2022. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-42457 since 10/06/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.08 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-45530). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CS141 2.08

Timelineinfo

10/06/2022 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-42457 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-42457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-210232
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/06/2022 22:49
Updated: 08/17/2026 04:50
Changes: 10/06/2022 22:49 (49), 10/30/2022 17:33 (11), 08/17/2026 04:50 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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