PatchTheCVECVE-2022-38451: A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the httpd update.cgi functionality of FreshTomato 2022.5
CVE-2022-38451 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting freshtomato, quartz-gold firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the httpd update.cgi functionality of FreshTomato 2022.5. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.1% (top 18%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2023-01-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-38451?
freshtomato: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; quartz-gold firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-38451 being exploited?
CVE-2022-38451 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-38451 affect?
CVE-2022-38451 affects freshtomato, quartz-gold firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the httpd update.cgi functionality of FreshTomato 2022.5. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How urgent is CVE-2022-38451?
Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities
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