CVE-2022-40022 (GCVE-0-2022-40022)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-02-13 00:00 – Updated: 2025-03-21 18:36Summary
Microchip Technology (Microsemi) SyncServer S650 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-03-21 18:35 UTC
CWE
- n/a
- CWE-77 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Assigner
References
Shadowserver
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 29967157-8117-47ef-a76f-296a9fbffc5e
Exploited: Yes
Characteristics
Severity:
98.0
Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-10-14
Asserted: 2023-10-14
Last Seen: 2026-09-06
Scope
Asset Exposure: ['internet-facing']
Notes: Affected: Microchip Technology (Microsemi) / SyncServer | Class: other-software | Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8) | IoT: yes | In CISA KEV: no | Honeypot connections on 2026-09-06: 40
Evidence
Type: Honeypot
Signal: In The Wild Attempts
Confidence: 70%
Source: shadowserver
Details
| 1D | 3 |
|---|---|
| Iot | yes |
| Feed | Shadowserver Foundation honeypot/exploited-vulnerabilities |
| Type | http-scan |
| Class | other-software |
| 7D Avg | 2 |
| Vendor | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) |
| 30D Avg | 1 |
| 90D Avg | 1 |
| Product | SyncServer |
| Cisa Kev | no |
| Connections | 40 |
| Observation Date | 2026-09-06 |
| Vulnerability Class | CVSS |
| Vulnerability Score | 9.8 |
| Vulnerability Severity | Critical |
References
Created: 2026-07-01 05:54 UTC
| Updated: 2026-09-08 01:00 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 920314fa-4f3f-415a-9549-457ad15f8c02
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-08-22
Asserted: 2025-08-22
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: Microchip Technology (Microsemi) SyncServer S650 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability. | Affected: Microchip Technology / SyncServer S650 | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | Microchip Technology (Microsemi) SyncServer S650 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability. |
| Vendor | Microchip Technology |
| Product | SyncServer S650 |
| Added Date | 2025-08-22T00:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 9.8 |
| Epss Score | None |
| Cvss Severity | CRITICAL |
| Epss Percentile | None |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | True |
References
Created: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC
| Updated: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC
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