CVE-2022-47188: There is an arbitrary file reading vulnerability in Generex UPS CS141 below 2.06 version

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-47188?

cs141 firmware: upgrade to 2.06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-47188 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47188 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-47188 affect?

CVE-2022-47188 affects cs141 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). There is an arbitrary file reading vulnerability in Generex UPS CS141 below 2.06 version. An attacker, making use of the default credentials, could upload a backup file containing a symlink to /etc/shadow, allowing him to obtain the content

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-47188?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-47188 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cs141 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is an arbitrary file reading vulnerability in Generex UPS CS141 below 2.06 version. An attacker, making use of the default credentials, could upload a backup file containing a symlink to /etc/shadow, allowing him to obtain the content of this path.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20, CWE-59
Published	2023-03-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute, S.A. (INCIBE) · Vendor: generex

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-31 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

generex cs141 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.06

Fixed in: 2.06

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-47188?

cs141 firmware: upgrade to 2.06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-47188 being exploited?

CVE-2022-47188 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-2022-47188 affect?

CVE-2022-47188 affects cs141 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). There is an arbitrary file reading vulnerability in Generex UPS CS141 below 2.06 version. An attacker, making use of the default credentials, could upload a backup file containing a symlink to /etc/shadow, allowing him to obtain the content

How urgent is CVE-2022-47188?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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