CVE-2022-1040
An authentication bypass vulnerability in User Portal and Webadmin of Sophos Firewall allows for remote code execution.
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- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-03-31, remediation due 2022-04-21)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-158
Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability in User Portal and Webadmin of Sophos Firewall allows for remote code execution.
Affected products
- Sophos Firewall
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-04-21.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
FAQ
Is CVE-2022-1040 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-1040 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-03-31, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-04-21. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1040?
CVE-2022-1040 has no published CVSS base score yet — NVD analysis can lag disclosure. Check the vendor references for an interim severity.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2022-3236 — Sophos Firewall
- CVE-2020-15069 — Sophos XG Firewall
- CVE-2020-29574 — Sophos CyberoamOS
- CVE-2023-1671 — Sophos Web Appliance
- CVE-2020-25223 — Sophos SG UTM
- CVE-2020-12271 — Sophos SFOS
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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