CVE-2022-40881Solarview Compact Firmware Command Injection
SolarView Compact 6.00 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via network_test.php
Published Nov 17, 2022 · Updated Apr 29, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-40881 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Solarview Compact Firmware (Contec).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
36/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 14, 2023
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Description
SolarView Compact 6.00 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via network_test.php
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Solarview Compact FirmwareContec | 6.00 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 17, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 14, 2023
Last updated
Apr 29, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
SolarView Compact 6.00 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via network_test.php
Affected: Solarview Compact Firmware (Contec) versions 6.00. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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