PT-2022-18726 · Xshell · Xshell

Published 2022-03-31 · Updated 2022-04-08 · CVE-2022-27966

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.9

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Xshell versions 7.0.0099 and below

Description The issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file. This is achieved through a binary hijack vulnerability.

Recommendations For Xshell versions 7.0.0099 and below, consider avoiding the use of crafted .exe files until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to potentially vulnerable systems to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Related Identifiers

CVE-2022-27966

Affected Products

Xshell

References · 6

• 🔥 https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/blob/main/NetSarang-CreateProcessW-Misuse-Binary-Hijack/Xshell-CreateProcessW-Misuse-Binary-Hijack · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27966 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2022-27966 · Vendor Advisory
• https://netsarang.com/en/xshell-update-history · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/39961 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/28240 · Telegram Post