Sophos Firewall and UTM
CVE-2022-0652: Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access pe…
Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityLOWCVSS 3.1 3.3
EPSS0.19%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Sophos UTM unspecified | 9.710 or later |
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What it is
Confd log files contain local users', including root’s, SHA512crypt password hashes with insecure access permissions. This allows a local attacker to attempt off-line brute-force attacks against these password hashes in Sophos UTM before version 9.710.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.