CyberRota Analysis
This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1. It affects Linux. It may be remotely exploitable. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated.
CVE
CVE-2022-31483
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.1
EPSS
1.71%
Linux
Original NVD Description
An authenticated attacker can upload a file with a filename including “..” and “/” to achieve the ability to upload the desired file anywhere on the filesystem. This vulnerability impacts products based on HID Mercury Intelligent Controllers LP1501, LP1502, LP2500, LP4502, and EP4502 which contain firmware versions prior to 1.271. This allows a malicious actor to overwrite sensitive system files and install a startup service to gain remote access to the underlaying Linux operating system with root privileges.
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