CVE-2023-44221
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
22.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 SSL-VPN management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user, potentially leading to OS Command Injection Vulnerability.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-05-01
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-05-22
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-12-05
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-44221?
Improper neutralization of special elements in the SMA100 SSL-VPN management interface allows a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privilege to inject arbitrary commands as a 'nobody' user, potentially leading to OS Command Injection Vulnerability.
Is CVE-2023-44221 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-44221 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/22/2025.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-44221?
CVE-2023-44221 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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